Held at the Beirut Exhibition Center, “Rebirth of a Nation” committed itself to representing the Armenian Genocide through art.
The preservation of a collective memory was poignant within the display. Built around two themes, Genocide and Rebirth, the array of emotional and thought provoking paintings, showcased a perspective of history that has often been silenced. Perhaps through art, the layers of politics and power can be peeled away and understanding and humanitarianism brought forth.
Art Breath was moved by the following words by Dr. Movses Zirani “ In any case, we believe that art, through its inspiring, aesthetic power, has the potential of ennobling humankind [...] .”
Abandoned Family by Yousif Gulesserian-1918 / From the exhibition "Rebirth of a Nation" at Beirut Exhibition Center courtesy of Mr. and Mrs Garbis Chekerdjian
Starving by Jean Kazandjian - 1960s / From the exhibition "Rebirth of a Nation" at the Beirut Exhibition Center courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. Hagop Pamboukian
Exodus by John Guvderelian 'Guvder" - 2004 / From the exhibition "Rebirth of a Nation" at the Beirut Exhibition Center
Woman who lost her family by Paul Guiragossian - not dated / From the exhibition "Rebirth of a Nation" at the Beirut Exhibition Center
Arshile Gorky Exhibition Poster - April 24th 1984 - 1984 / From the exhibition "Rebirth of a Nation" at the Beirut Exhibition Center