ALMA to Feature Two Major Exhibits: "Images From The Ashes: Smyrna 1922" & "Bloodlines"

From: The Armenian Reporter | Date: May 8, 2004 | Copyright information

Armenian Reporter, The
05-08-2004
The Armenian Library and Museum of America (ALMA) announces its most recent
exhibit, "Images from the Ashes: Smyrna 1922" that will be featured in the
main Bedoukian Gallery from April 18 through October 3, 2004. The opening
reception will take place on May 16 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., and will also
mark the opening of Greek-American artist, Anna Spileos Scott's,
"Bloodlines," a contemporary and striking art installation commemorating
the destruction of the city of Smyrna. In addition, Anna Scott and "Bread"
series artist, Apo Torosyan, will be giving a lecture about ...

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