YEREVAN, APRIL 1, NOYAN TAPAN. Paintings of 13 Armenian modern artists were represented in the "Arame Picture-Gallery 2005" catalogue, the presentation of which took place on April 1 in the picture-gallery of the same name. Many of the works represented in the book were displayed at the picture-gallery. Aram Sargsian, Director of the picture-gallery, mentioned that the names of artists represented in the catalogue - Ruben Abovian, Emil Gazaz, Shota Voskanian, Marat Margarian and others, are well-known not only to Armenian but also foreign art lovers. Their works were displayed in the famous picture-galleries of US, Germany, France, Switzerland and other European countries. "They achieved serious success owing to their original mentality, rich imagination and high skill," A.Sargsian said. According to the director, the "Arame" picture-gallery considers its main task to raise interest in painting in the republic, as well as contribute to the international recognition of Armenian painters. A.Sargsian said that numerous subject and personal exhibitions will be organized at the picture-gallery during the year and it's planned to represent American Armenian painter and sculptor Emil Gazaz's personal exhibition to art lovers in autumn.

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