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In a rare interview with h-pem contributor @NarineVlasyan, literary legend Antonia Arslan reflects on The Lark Farm—the novel that brought the Armenian Genocide to Italy’s conscience. She speaks of her grandfather, Artsakh, Nakhichevan, and more. Read: bit.ly/AntoniaArslanOnHPem

A few years ago, we reached out to Parg — a talented artist with two original songs at the time — for an interview. This interview would become the first of the artist who just won the popular national vote to rep Armenia at Eurovision 2025. Read here: bit.ly/PargOnHPem

🎨 Meet Mikayel, founder of Varem-Marem, as he shares the magic behind this must-visit art studio in Gyumri and the beloved Aslan the Dog! Discover how they’re preserving Gyumri’s spirit and dreaming big for the future. 🐾 👉 Read the full interview here: bit.ly/VaremMaremOnHPem

In this exclusive photoshoot by h-pem contributor Lilit Davtyan, she interviews the founder of Artuyt with a deep dive into the mesmerizing world of custom-designed silk scarves. 🧣 🎨 Read here: bit.ly/ArtuytOnHPem 2/2

Parajanov, Hermès, and Armenian culture converge at the intersection of Arevik's business ambitions and the artsy scarves that went global. 1/2

In a recent collaboration with @artboxarmenia, contributor Lilit Davtyan takes a journey into the wonderful stories the Bebook Theater Bus brings to kids nationwide. bit.ly/BebookOnHPem 2/2

With a mission of making the art of theater accessible to children across Armenia, the Bebook Theatre Bus embarks on journeys far and wide, spreading the joy of fairy tale characters brought to life. 1/2

Our platform is a space for people to exchange ideas, engage in dialogue, and reflect. Demiurge’s newest piece, Փ (Pure) Language, argues for a new paradigm of 'purism' and a new way of assessing foreign languages' influence on Armenian. Read it here: bit.ly/LanguagePurismOnHPem 2/2

We break our long-form writing record with contributor Hratch Demiurge and his analysis of Armenian language purism. Demiurge is a comedian, poet, teacher, and translator of Daniel Varoujan's Pagan Songs (2019) and, along with his students, Hagop Baronian's My Ledger (2024). 1/2

Winning poems will be published on IALA’s and h-pem’s websites in the fall of 2024. The submission deadline is the 16th of June 16, 2024. Learn more & submit your work here: armenianliterary.org/yapa-20… Good luck! 4/4

IALA Advisory Board members and judges Gregory Djanikian, Arminé Iknadossian, and Raffi Wartanian will read submissions. This year, $600 will be granted to the authors of the three top poems selected by the judges ($200/each). 3/4

YAPA is an annual contest that recognizes and provides a platform for exceptional Armenian writers between the ages of 14 and 18. This year’s entrants are asked to submit work that explores the idea of “home.” 2/4

Once again, we are proud to partner with the International Armenian Literary Alliance (@armliterary) for their annual Young Armenian Poets Awards 2024 in honor of Tamar Asadourian. 1/4

Ready to live your dolce far niente life this spring? Make connections, meet prominent intellectuals, and eat some 🍝 at the 2024 YouthLinks, the first weekend of May. Info: bit.ly/YouthLinks2024 Arrivederci 🤌

Read his first interview in English on h-pem, and let us know what you think of his latest single Առաջ (Araj | Forward)! 1/3 🔗 bit.ly/PargOnHPem

With his creative verses and bursting-with-energy music videos, Parg has secured his place as one of the rising stars in the country. His performances range from opening for famous French artist Zaz with Rosa Linn to sharing the stage with Brunette as a member of Project 12. 2/3

We officially kick off our new year with new, fresh perspectives on art and culture. Our first exclusive photoshoot interview is with Parg, an up-and-coming artist in Armenia. 1/3

We wish our family of supporters and readers a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. May the upcoming year bring peace, security, and joy to all Armenians, everywhere. See you in 2024! ❤🎄

Also, tune in to @armliterary's Emerging Writer's Showcase in just half an hour using this link: bit.ly/IALAEWS2023 See you there! 2/2

✍️Last but not least, the honorable mention of the 2023 Young Armenian Poets Awards is Alessandra Agopian's "Seen by Armenians." The poem is a roller coaster of carrying the legacy of generations, the unseen hands that guide us. Read it here: bit.ly/AlessandraAgopianOnHP… 1/2