Treasures from Armenia Set to Travel the World
An unprecedented touring exhibition sheds light on the history and culture of Armenia as the country commemorates the 100 anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Nomad Exhibitions, a leading producer of international touring exhibitions, announced today the creation of a new major cultural exhibition they will be proposing for hire to museums worldwide from next year. Developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Armenia, ICOM National Committee of Armenian Museums and principal Armenian curators and scientists, this exhibition is the largest touring exhibition on Armenian cultural heritage ever presented internationally. It brings together objects from all major Armenian museums and invites visitors to discover the story of Armenia. A particular focus of media attention in this year of centenary of the Armenian Genocide, Armenia is, as well as a nation who has suffered, a fascinating land of art and heritage. An inspiring new touring exhibition entitled ARMENIA: LEGEND AND REALITY offers the public a rare opportunity to explore the eventful history and multifaceted beauty of this little known republic on the edge of Europe and Asia. Armenia is one of the most ancient centres of civilisation on Earth, where archaeologists have discovered the first traces of human activity in all Eurasia. Nestled between East and West, it has been a fundamental crossing path on the Silk Road for centuries. Subject to centuries of foreign invasion by competing empires, Armenia is a fascinating nation in which conflict and intercultural influences have fostered a unique creativity, spirituality and sense of unity. Becoming the first officially Christian nation in 301 AD, Armenia is also an important site of faith and pilgrimage, home to important religious relics. ARMENIA: LEGEND AND REALITY unveils the diverse beauty of Armenia and invites visitors to discover the story of this country and her people, who throughout conquest, holy war, fragmentation and displacement have also traded, crafted, sung, prayed, laughed and lived. ARMENIA: LEGEND AND REALITY brings the story of Armenia to life with a large collection of artefacts and artworks from leading Armenian museums, displayed together for the first time. The objects selected for the exhibition cover all aspects of the history and life of Armenians from their beginnings to modern days. The collections encompass archaeological and ethnographic materials, architecture, manuscripts, photography, historical maps, fine arts, music, documentary and traditional costume. Nomad Exhibitions have also been granted privileged access to the collections of the major state museums of Armenia.
