Gai, Memorial statue in Nor Nork district, Yerevan, Armenia
Gai, also known as Hayk Bzhishkyan, is a memorial statue located on Gai Avenue in Nor Nork district featuring both sculptural and architectural elements. The work combines a standing figure carved by Suren Nazaryan with designed architectural surroundings created by Sarkis Gurzadyan.
The memorial was inaugurated on February 18, 1977, during a period when the Soviet system emphasized the creation of monumental works. This era saw the construction of numerous artistic projects designed to reflect national values and artistic development.
Sculptor Suren Nazaryan created this memorial to honor Hayk Bzhishkyan, incorporating elements that represent Armenian artistic development during the Soviet period.
The memorial sits on Gai Avenue, a main road connecting different parts of Nor Nork and the wider city, making it readily accessible. You can approach and view the monument from the street without restrictions and at any time of day.
The memorial was created through collaboration between a sculptor and an architect who merged their distinct artistic approaches. This partnership of different creative disciplines reflects a distinctive aspect of Soviet-era artistic practice that visitors often overlook.
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