Lectures and Excursions in Yerevan

Art theorist and practitioner Anya Lepler will discuss the mechanics of the art market, various institutional formats, and the paths artists take toward success. The program includes: - A lecture on contemporary art and the art market over tea or coffee - A guided tour of NPAK (Armenian Center for Contemporary Experimental Art) - A visit to the permanent exhibition and a discussion on the role of the Armenian diaspora in the development of modern Armenian art Duration: 3–3.5 hours. The price includes the lecture, a cup of tea/coffee or a soft drink, and the NPAK entry ticket and tour. Early bird price until the evening of July 28: 8000 AMD; 10000 AMD thereafter.

There is much more behind each of Ara Harutyunyan's monuments than meets the eye. In this lecture, the master's granddaughter, Liana Akhinova-Harutyunyan, shares how the sculptor reshaped the city's identity and explores the hidden meanings within his most famous works. The talk is accompanied by a glass of wine.