Gallery of Aslamazyan sisters, Art museum and biographical gallery in Kumayri district, Gyumri, Armenia.
The Gallery of Mariam and Yeranuhi Aslamazyan Sisters is housed in a two-storey black-tuff mansion built in 1880 by the wealthy Qeshishov merchant family on Abovyan Street, off Gyumri's central square. The first floor shows Yeranuhi's works, the second Mariam's, with an inner courtyard and a wooden balcony.
The building originally served as a residence and workshop for wealthy merchants in the 1800s before later being transformed into an art gallery. After the 1988 earthquake, it temporarily housed people in need before returning to its role as an art institution.
The sisters created works shaped by their travels to India, Japan, and Europe, blending styles and techniques from different cultures. Visitors can observe today how these international influences appear in paintings, ceramics, and prints throughout the rooms.
The museum is within walking distance from Gyumri's center, and guided tours are offered in Armenian, English, and Russian. A visit typically takes about one hour, and the exhibition rooms are located in a restored historic house with several flights of stairs.
This is Armenia's only museum dedicated exclusively to female artists, and visitors can participate in ceramic workshops held in an outdoor garden. This hands-on activity sets it apart from typical museum visits.
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