First international mail art exhibition in Armenia "Art for Peace" 2015
On April 3, 2015, at 17:00, the gallery on the third floor of the Artists' Union in Armenia hosted the opening of the "Art for Peace" mail-art exhibition. This exhibition marked the first time such an event took place in Armenia. The concept of mail-art involves sending art works through mail services, allowing artists from different countries to connect and share their creations.
The "Art for Peace" exhibition brought together artists from various countries, including Armenia, Georgia, Turkey, Egypt, France, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Italy, England, Wales, Estonia, Slovakia, Ethiopia, Brazil, Japan, Hong Kong, Bangladesh, USA, Macedonia, Korea, Morocco, Poland, Ukraine, and Iran. Each participating country contributed to the exhibition by sending their unique mail-art pieces.
Mail-art as an art movement emerged in the 1960s and gained popularity as a form of artistic expression that transcended geographical boundaries. It provided a platform for artists to communicate and collaborate with one another through their artwork. The use of postal services as a means of sharing art allowed for a democratic and accessible approach to creativity.
Rey Johnson, an American painter, is widely recognized as the pioneer of mail art projects. He developed the first such project.
The exhibition involved sending about 100 art works to Armenia. These artworks encompassed various mediums such as painting, graphics, etching, linocut, collage, digital art, photography, and interactive art. The exhibition featured contributions from 60 participants and aimed to address and express a negative attitude towards war and violence. It also sought to promote peaceful conflict resolution, advocate for peace and humanity through art. By bringing together artists from diverse backgrounds and countries with different political and social contexts, the exhibition fostered dialogue and understanding. Through their art works sent via mail services, the participating artists expressed their visions of peace and harmony.
The exhibition in Armenia was organized with the support of "Today Art Initiative" and the Artists' Union. Lilit Stepanyan served as the curator for the event. The initiative behind this exhibition was to utilize art as a means of communication to convey messages of peace and opposition to violence.
On April 3, 2015, at 17:00, the gallery on the third floor of the Artists' Union in Armenia hosted the opening of the "Art for Peace" mail-art exhibition. This exhibition marked the first time such an event took place in Armenia. The concept of mail-art involves sending art works through mail services, allowing artists from different countries to connect and share their creations.
The "Art for Peace" exhibition brought together artists from various countries, including Armenia, Georgia, Turkey, Egypt, France, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Italy, England, Wales, Estonia, Slovakia, Ethiopia, Brazil, Japan, Hong Kong, Bangladesh, USA, Macedonia, Korea, Morocco, Poland, Ukraine, and Iran. Each participating country contributed to the exhibition by sending their unique mail-art pieces.
Mail-art as an art movement emerged in the 1960s and gained popularity as a form of artistic expression that transcended geographical boundaries. It provided a platform for artists to communicate and collaborate with one another through their artwork. The use of postal services as a means of sharing art allowed for a democratic and accessible approach to creativity.
Rey Johnson, an American painter, is widely recognized as the pioneer of mail art projects. He developed the first such project.
The exhibition involved sending about 100 art works to Armenia. These artworks encompassed various mediums such as painting, graphics, etching, linocut, collage, digital art, photography, and interactive art. The exhibition featured contributions from 60 participants and aimed to address and express a negative attitude towards war and violence. It also sought to promote peaceful conflict resolution, advocate for peace and humanity through art. By bringing together artists from diverse backgrounds and countries with different political and social contexts, the exhibition fostered dialogue and understanding. Through their art works sent via mail services, the participating artists expressed their visions of peace and harmony.
The exhibition in Armenia was organized with the support of "Today Art Initiative" and the Artists' Union. Lilit Stepanyan served as the curator for the event. The initiative behind this exhibition was to utilize art as a means of communication to convey messages of peace and opposition to violence.
