Solo show
Art or Science? History of the Restored Canvas. Aivazovsky
15 Jun 2021 — 15 Sep 2021 at National Gallery of Armenia
· Yerevan
This temporary exhibition at the National Gallery of Armenia invites visitors to discover the intricate world of canvas restoration through the lens of one of the most celebrated marine painters in history, Ivan Aivazovsky.
The show examines the delicate processes — both artistic and scientific — that go into preserving and restoring Aivazovsky's iconic works, shedding light on the expertise, technology, and craftsmanship required to bring damaged masterpieces back to life.
A rare opportunity to see behind the scenes of museum conservation, the exhibition raises a compelling question: where does science end and art begin?
The show examines the delicate processes — both artistic and scientific — that go into preserving and restoring Aivazovsky's iconic works, shedding light on the expertise, technology, and craftsmanship required to bring damaged masterpieces back to life.
A rare opportunity to see behind the scenes of museum conservation, the exhibition raises a compelling question: where does science end and art begin?
About the artist
Ivan Aivazovsky
1817–1900 · Romanticism
Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky was a Russian Romantic painter who is considered one of the greatest masters of marine art. Baptized as Hovhannes Aivazian, he was born to Armenian parents in the Black Sea port of Feodosia in Crimea and was mostly based there.
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National Gallery of Armenia
· Yerevan
The National Gallery of Armenia is the largest art museum in Armenia. Located on Yerevan's Republic Square, the museum has one of the most prominent locations in the Armenian capital. The NGA houses significant collections of Russian and Western European art, and the world's largest collection of…