Vahram Aghasyan is a distinguished artist residing in Yerevan, Armenia, with over thirty years of experience as a curator, artist, and theorist. He has exhibited his work in numerous prominent international venues, showcasing a diverse portfolio that includes exhibitions, festivals, and biennales across various geographical locations, underscoring his dedication to the contemporary artistic landscape and fostering global creative discourse. His notable exhibitions include participation in the Tenth International Istanbul Biennial, a presentation at the Museum Kiasma in Helsinki, the "Great Expectations" exhibit at Casino Luxembourg, and the First Contemporary Art Biennale of Thessaloniki. He also played a role in the "Contemporary Video Art from Armenia" exhibition at the Musée d'Art Contemporain in Lyon, contributed to the "Progressive Nostalgia" exhibition series curated by Viktor Misiano, and was involved in the group exhibition "Resistance Through Art" at the Armenian Pavilion during the 51st Venice Biennale in 2005. His participation extends to events such as the "Hello World" exhibition at Hamburger Bahnhof in Berlin, the "Talking Tree" multidisciplinary environmental art project in Armenia, the "Across the Caucasus" exhibition at the Georgian National Museum in Tbilisi, and the "Things We Sense About Each Other" exhibition at Badischer Kunstverein in Karlsruhe.
Vahram Aghasyan has participated in artistic residencies, acquiring skills and visibility at Platform Garanti in Istanbul, Halle Fuer Kunst in Luneburg, and OCA in Oslo.
Aghasyan actively engages in collaborative projects, fostering significant connections within the artistic community. His collaborative initiatives include various projects and group exhibitions, prominently featuring the artist-driven platform of the Yerevan Artists Run Biennale in Armenia.
Moreover, Aghasyan demonstrates a strong commitment to collective self-educational activities, participating in programs such as the "a_cat" initiative in Yerevan. These educational platforms promote a collaborative environment for creative exchange and learning, highlighting the significance of mutual exploration, self-education, and shared knowledge in the artistic process. His participation in such programs exemplifies his dedication to collaborative learning, contributing to an environment that promotes ongoing artistic development and shared inquiry among peers.
In the late 1990s, Aghasyan served as the art editor for "Garoun," a prominent magazine in Armenia. He is also a co-founder of the Surburb Art platform, which continues to engage in extensive exhibition programs and theoretical seminars. Additionally, he is a founding member of the "commune" space, which operated until 2018 as a hub for activist gatherings.
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