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In a rare interview with h-pem contributor @NarineVlasyan, literary legend Antonia Arslan reflects on The Lark Farm—the novel that brought the Armenian Genocide to Italy’s conscience. She speaks of her grandfather, Artsakh, Nakhichevan, and more. Read: bit.ly/AntoniaArslanOnHPem

Parajanov, Hermès, and Armenian culture converge at the intersection of Arevik's business ambitions and the artsy scarves that went global. 1/2

With a mission of making the art of theater accessible to children across Armenia, the Bebook Theatre Bus embarks on journeys far and wide, spreading the joy of fairy tale characters brought to life. 1/2

We break our long-form writing record with contributor Hratch Demiurge and his analysis of Armenian language purism. Demiurge is a comedian, poet, teacher, and translator of Daniel Varoujan's Pagan Songs (2019) and, along with his students, Hagop Baronian's My Ledger (2024). 1/2

Once again, we are proud to partner with the International Armenian Literary Alliance (@armliterary) for their annual Young Armenian Poets Awards 2024 in honor of Tamar Asadourian. 1/4

In the coming week, an exhibition titled "Churches, Cardboard, and Cultural Erasure: Traces of Artsakh" will open in Berlin. Hosted by the Ararat Collective, the exhibition is organized by Shant Charoian, a Syrian-Armenian repat with a Master's in Architecture from Harvard. 2/3

Last month, a book launch on the cultural heritage of Artsakh in Berlin was moved online after dangerous threats – including personal – were received from the Azerbaijani embassy in Germany. This hasn't stopped Armenians, though. 1/3

Ready to live your dolce far niente life this spring? Make connections, meet prominent intellectuals, and eat some 🍝 at the 2024 YouthLinks, the first weekend of May. Info: bit.ly/YouthLinks2024 Arrivederci 🤌

From shaping cultural policies to fostering innovation, Inna is at the forefront of the evolving art scene in Armenia. Check out the interview for insights into the art landscape & the prospects ahead, from a trad-modern approach to supporting Artsakh. bit.ly/InnaOnHPem

Read his first interview in English on h-pem, and let us know what you think of his latest single Առաջ (Araj | Forward)! 1/3 🔗 bit.ly/PargOnHPem