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Organized by Hamazkayin Armenian Educational and Cultural Association, the opening ceremony for Lucy Tutunjian Exhibition Hall and a simultaneous exhibition of artist Guvder’s paintings was held November 12, 2009, at 6:30 PM. Ambassadors, members of parliament, government ministers, church representatives, political actors and politicians, Armenian and foreign artists, representatives of Armenian educational centers, and a number of Hamazkayin supporters were all in attendance.
Hagop Havatian, the director of the Hamazkayin Publishing House, opened the event and said construction on the hall began only six months ago, when Lucy Tutunjian, the advocate of Armenian press and literature, and a member of an aristocratic family, stepped forward to sponsor the building’s construction.
Mr. Havatian said Lola Beoyukian, who developed the exhibition hall’s plan, has attentively followed the construction, while Mr. and Mrs. Alecco Bezigians have helped with the success of this project. He also said that art specialist Dr. Silva Ajemian made important contributions to the project with her recommendations and her activities.
Speaking about the painter Guvder, Mr. Havatian said he is a dedicated servant to the Armenian culture and despite his advanced age, injects our contemporary art with new breath and quality. He added that Guvder represents a unique school of art, one that has the ability to penetrate into the depths of our minds and souls. Mr. Havatian said the exhibition hall belongs to all the artists and art lovers who will be the ones to enliven the new construction.
Afterward, on behalf of the Central Committee of Hamazkayin, Vache Papazian decorated Lucy Tutunjian with the honor of Hamazkayin, in appreciation of her great service to the preservation of Armenian culture. In his turn, Guvder, also received the honor of Hamazkayin in appreciation of his work to grow and develop Armenian culture through his creations. The honored individuals also received letters of confirmation.
Guvder and Dr. Silva Ajemian delivered their words of congratulations, appreciation, and encouragement. The latter also highlighted Guvder’s merits as an artist. Guvder spoke about the importance of similar exhibition halls and expressed the hope that it will become a meeting place for art lovers where art and universal human values will come together.
Ms. Tutunjian in her turn delivered her heartfelt words and said that the spirit of creation in Guvder remains youthful. Ms. Tutunjian expressed hope that the exhibition hall will become a place to encourage the talents of the youth.
The 38 paintings and sculptures by Guvder were exhibited until November 27, 2009, from 9:30 AM until 8:00 PM.
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