Sergey Parajanov museum, Film director museum in Dzoragyugh district, Yerevan, Armenia.
The Sergey Parajanov Museum is an art museum in Yerevan dedicated to a Soviet-era filmmaker known for experimental cinema. Housed in two connected buildings, it displays installations, collages, drawings, dolls, and handcrafted objects that reveal the full scope of his creative thinking.
The museum opened in 1991, established one year after the filmmaker's death and following disruptions caused by the 1988 earthquake. Its creation reflected Armenia's effort to preserve artistic heritage during a period of economic strain.
The museum honors a filmmaker whose work became deeply connected to Armenian identity and artistic expression. Visitors can see how his creations blended cinema with visual arts, treating film as a form of painting rather than just storytelling.
The museum is located in the Dzoragyugh district and offers quiet spaces to view the collections at your own pace. Visitors should allow time to examine the smaller, detailed works closely, as many pieces reward careful observation.
Many works on display were created during a difficult period in the artist's life when he used creative expression as a way to endure challenging circumstances. These pieces show remarkable artistic resilience and innovation despite hardship.
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