Armenian Contemporary Art Exhibition 'Territoires tissés' at Bullukian Foundation Explores Carpets as Cultural Memory
Check this out! There's a cool exhibition called 'Territoires tissés' at the Bullukian Foundation in Lyon, which dives into Armenian culture through carpets and weaving. It's open until July 18, 2025, and it’s been put together by curators Fanny Robin and Nairi Khatchadourian to celebrate the foundation's 40th anniversary. You can see both ancient pieces and contemporary works from artists like Hera Buyuktasciyan and Melik Ohanian. The exhibition tackles important topics like diaspora and trauma, showcasing standout pieces like Ohanian's 'Datcha Project' and Matevosyan's 'All Thoughts Lead to the First Drawing.' Plus, the gardens have been refreshed with Armenian and Mediterranean styles for the occasion!
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Territoires tissés' runs until July 18, 2025 at Bullukian Foundation in Lyon
- Curated by Fanny Robin and Nairi Khatchadourian, marking the foundation's 40th anniversary
- Features artists Hera Buyuktasciyan, Silvina Der Meguerditchian, Davit Kochunts, Khoren Matevosyan, Melik Ohanian, Alexis Paul, Araks Sahakyan
- Includes historical pieces from Bullukian Foundation and Musée des tissus et des arts décoratifs de Lyon
- Explores Armenian identity through carpets, addressing diaspora, trauma, and heritage
- Melik Ohanian's 'Datcha Project – From… #001, Weaving Photographs' dates from 2014-2025
- Davit Kochunts's 'Bold Khndzoresk' collection emerged during the 2020 Artsakh war
- Foundation gardens rehabilitated with Armenian and Mediterranean motifs for the exhibition
Entities
Artists
- Hera Buyuktasciyan
- Silvina Der Meguerditchian
- Davit Kochunts
- Khoren Matevosyan
- Melik Ohanian
- Alexis Paul
- Araks Sahakyan
- Fanny Robin
- Nairi Khatchadourian
- Madeleine Filippi
- Janine Altounian
Institutions
- Bullukian Foundation
- Musée des tissus et des arts décoratifs de Lyon
- artpress.com
Locations
- Lyon
- France
- Istanbul
- Turkey
- Artsakh
- Khndzoresk
- Armenia
- Anatolian plateau
Sources
- artpress —