The Mobile Art of Armineh Hovanesian
Born in Paris and raised in Tehran and Boston, Armineh is a mobile photographer now based in Los Angeles, capturing moments since 2009. Armineh has had shows at various galleries
An Armenian Supernova in Mexico: Astronomer Marie Paris Pishmish
Dr. Marie Paris Pishmish, a Turkish-Armenian astronomer who played an instrumental role in establishing the study of modern astronomy in Mexico, embodies a kind of woman who has been embraced
Sucheng Chan: A Great Woman, a Great Pillar
“I realized that the way I think about myself may differ considerably from the way others perceive me.” Sucheng Chan, 1989 For much of history, the popular imagination identified “greatness”
Short Story: The Slingshot, the Barsadig
“Oh Tamar! Tell them the barsadig story!” my mother exclaims, jumping up in her chair and taking a sip of her wine. “Akh Tamar, inch guh sirem ayt badmutyunuh.” (“I
The Big Picture: Women of the Caucasus
This post is part of a special series in honor of International Women’s Day
Work, Happiness and Women in the Caucasus
While there are numerous gender inequalities to discuss in the Caucasus, this year, let’s focus on women and work. Certainly for biological and cultural reasons, less women work than men
Roundup: In Honor of International Women’s Month
All of last month, we invited contributors to submit their prose, photography, translations and stories in honor of International Women’s Day and Month. The response was amazing – from an
Armenian Writer Aksel Bakunts: In Akar, Part II
The following is a part II of a translation of Aksel Bakunts’ “In Akar” by Nairi Hakhverdi. The story follows a poor young girl who is forced into marriage, gets
Armenian Writer Aksel Bakunts: In Akar, Part I
The following is a part I of a translation of Aksel Bakunts’ “In Akar” by Nairi Hakhverdi. The story follows a poor young girl who is forced into marriage, gets
Pineapples & Lezhankas: Memories of my Grandmother
My grandmother, Arus, was born in 1930 in a poor village in Meghri, Armenia. She was only four years old when her wealthy uncle from Tbilisi came to visit. The