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In a rare interview with h-pem contributor @NarineVlasyan, literary legend Antonia Arslan reflects on The Lark Farm—the novel that brought the Armenian Genocide to Italy’s conscience. She speaks of her grandfather, Artsakh, Nakhichevan, and more. Read: bit.ly/AntoniaArslanO…

A few years ago, we reached out to Parg — a talented artist with two original songs at the time — for an interview. This interview would become the first of the artist who just won the popular national vote to rep Armenia at Eurovision 2025. Read here: bit.ly/PargOnHPem

🎨 Meet Mikayel, founder of Varem-Marem, as he shares the magic behind this must-visit art studio in Gyumri and the beloved Aslan the Dog! Discover how they’re preserving Gyumri’s spirit and dreaming big for the future. 🐾 👉 Read the full interview here: bit.ly/VaremMaremOnHP…

In this exclusive photoshoot by h-pem contributor Lilit Davtyan, she interviews the founder of Artuyt with a deep dive into the mesmerizing world of custom-designed silk scarves. 🧣 🎨 Read here: bit.ly/ArtuytOnHPem 2/2

Parajanov, Hermès, and Armenian culture converge at the intersection of Arevik's business ambitions and the artsy scarves that went global. 1/2

In a recent collaboration with @artboxarmenia, contributor Lilit Davtyan takes a journey into the wonderful stories the Bebook Theater Bus brings to kids nationwide. bit.ly/BebookOnHPem 2/2

With a mission of making the art of theater accessible to children across Armenia, the Bebook Theatre Bus embarks on journeys far and wide, spreading the joy of fairy tale characters brought to life. 1/2

⏰ Reminder: the submission deadline for the IALA x @hpemonline’s 2024 Young Armenian Poets Awards in honor of Tamar Asadourian is this Sunday, June 16th, 11:59 PM Eastern! More details ⬇️

Our platform is a space for people to exchange ideas, engage in dialogue, and reflect. Demiurge’s newest piece, Փ (Pure) Language, argues for a new paradigm of 'purism' and a new way of assessing foreign languages' influence on Armenian. Read it here: bit.ly/LanguagePurism… 2/2

We break our long-form writing record with contributor Hratch Demiurge and his analysis of Armenian language purism. Demiurge is a comedian, poet, teacher, and translator of Daniel Varoujan's Pagan Songs (2019) and, along with his students, Hagop Baronian's My Ledger (2024). 1/2

Winning poems will be published on IALA’s and h-pem’s websites in the fall of 2024. The submission deadline is the 16th of June 16, 2024. Learn more & submit your work here: armenianliterary.org/yapa-2024/ Good luck! 4/4

IALA Advisory Board members and judges Gregory Djanikian, Arminé Iknadossian, and Raffi Wartanian will read submissions. This year, $600 will be granted to the authors of the three top poems selected by the judges ($200/each). 3/4

YAPA is an annual contest that recognizes and provides a platform for exceptional Armenian writers between the ages of 14 and 18. This year’s entrants are asked to submit work that explores the idea of “home.” 2/4

Once again, we are proud to partner with the International Armenian Literary Alliance (@armliterary) for their annual Young Armenian Poets Awards 2024 in honor of Tamar Asadourian. 1/4

Read Charoian's personal reflections (alongside some behind-the-scenes photos) in his submission to h-pem here: bit.ly/ShantCharoianO…

In the coming week, an exhibition titled "Churches, Cardboard, and Cultural Erasure: Traces of Artsakh" will open in Berlin. Hosted by the Ararat Collective, the exhibition is organized by Shant Charoian, a Syrian-Armenian repat with a Master's in Architecture from Harvard. 2/3

Last month, a book launch on the cultural heritage of Artsakh in Berlin was moved online after dangerous threats – including personal – were received from the Azerbaijani embassy in Germany. This hasn't stopped Armenians, though. 1/3

30,000 Armenian manuscripts have stood the test of time through invasions and more. This Easter, dive into what connects Da Vinci, Arshile Gorky, the Passion of Jesus, and Artsakh by discovering stories you may have missed in manuscripts. bit.ly/ManuscriptsOnH…

Ready to live your dolce far niente life this spring? Make connections, meet prominent intellectuals, and eat some 🍝 at the 2024 YouthLinks, the first weekend of May. Info: bit.ly/YouthLinks2024 Arrivederci 🤌

From shaping cultural policies to fostering innovation, Inna is at the forefront of the evolving art scene in Armenia. Check out the interview for insights into the art landscape & the prospects ahead, from a trad-modern approach to supporting Artsakh. bit.ly/InnaOnHPem