The Life and Artistic Journey of Valmar

Born in 1948 in Gyumri, the Armenian painter known as Valmar began his formal artistic training at the Merkurov School of Fine Arts in 1966. He continued his studies at the Yerevan Fine Arts Institute, where he was a student of the Armenian painter and sculptor Yervand Kochar. Following his graduation in 1972, Valmar became an active participant in numerous exhibitions organized both within the Armenian Republic and abroad. His professional recognition grew as he became a member of the Artist Union of the USSR in 1976, and later, a member of the international union of artists (UNESCO) in 1994.

Throughout his career, Valmar has held significant roles within the Armenian art community. Between 1976 and 1980, he served as the director of the Akhourian Fine Arts School and as the Secretary of the Armenian Artists Union of Gyumri. In 1980, he transitioned to the role of head of the art department at Yerevan Art School #1. In 2004, he founded the Valmar Art Gallery in Yerevan, which is currently headed by his daughter, Hripsime Margaryan.

Exhibitions and Collections

The works of Valmar are held in prestigious institutions and private collections worldwide. His art is featured in the following locations:

His extensive exhibition history includes showcases in various international cities such as Paris, New York, Los Angeles, Berlin, Dubai, and Athens. His notable exhibitions include “Spanish Impression” (2013), “Graphic Works” (2012), and “Venetian Impression” (2011) at the Valmar Art Gallery.

Frågor och svar

Kan jag utforska Valmars verk via nyckelord?

Sidan Efter nyckelord för Valmar grupperar konstnärens verk efter nyckelord.

Var kan jag se Valmars konstverk sorterade efter stämning?

Konstnärens Känslomässigt rum-sida visar Valmars konstverk sorterade efter stämning.

Hur kan jag se alla konstverk av Valmar?

Alla verk av Valmar på denna webbplats kan utforskas via artistens Samtliga konstverk-sida.

Under vilka andra namn är Valmar känd?

Valmar är även känd under namnen Volodya Margaryan.

Quick quiz

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Fråga 1:
In which city was Valmar born?
Fråga 2:
Who was the student of Valmar at the Yerevan Fine Arts Institute?
Fråga 3:
In which year did Valmar become a member of the Artist Union of the USSR?
Fråga 4:
What did Valmar found in Yerevan in 2004?
Fråga 5:
Which of these collections holds two of Valmar's works in our catalog?