Epress.am News from Armenia
An art exhibition dedicated to International Youth Day aimed at motivating young people to change the world launched on Thursday at the UN House in Yerevan. The bright paintings of the talented Armenian painter Narek Avetissian were exhibited.
According to a statement on the UN Armenia official website, the exhibit is aimed at complementing the country’s efforts to raise public awareness on youth issues by mobilizing young people to be more proactive in building a better future.
Maria Dotsenko, acting UN Resident Coordinator said: “Through Armenian art, the UN Office in Armenia wishes to once again attract public attention to the promotion of youth empowerment. Together with our partners we continue to motivate them to make valuable contributions to the political, economic, and cultural development of the Armenian society. Art is a productive way of enhancing the dialogue for peace and sustainability.”
Sona Harutyunyan, head of the Modern Art Department of the Ministry of Culture added: “The Ministry of Culture of Armenia is happy to cooperate with UN Armenia Office in the field of promotion of modern art. On behalf of the ministry I would express my gratitude to the United Nations for its efforts to promote Armenian modern art.”
The event is organized by the UN Department of Public Information in cooperation with the Modern Art and Folk Art Directorate of the Ministry of Culture of Armenia.
International Youth Day has been marked worldwide on Aug. 12 since 1999 according to a United Nations General Assembly decision, which highlights the importance that UN Member States give to youth issues including them in their national, regional and global agenda.