Anna Boghiguian's 'Weaving Culture' at National Gallery of Armenia

Armenian-Egyptian artist Anna Boghiguian presents her first major exhibition in Armenia, 'Weaving Culture,' at the National Gallery of Armenia in Yerevan. Running from May 15 to August 15, 2026, the show features 37 rugs and three drawings that reinterpret traditional Armenian carpet motifs in a large, figurative style, set against pastel backgrounds. Curated by Nairi Khatchadourian, the exhibition is described as inventing the 'watercolor carpet.' The works are organized into three acts: the mountains of Armenia, the garden, and a third act not detailed in the source. Notable pieces include 'Man with Pomegranate and Snake' and 'The Sound of Nature is Music,' the latter echoing Arshile Gorky's landscapes. Boghiguian, who has traveled the world for half a century, brings her unique perspective to her ancestral homeland, blending natural history with supernatural elements. The exhibition is a significant cultural event for Armenia, highlighting the country's rich textile heritage through a contemporary lens.