Armenia3 Yerevan (Cascade2)

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Yerevan is the capital and largest city of Armenia and one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities. Situated along the Hrazdan River, Yerevan is the administrative, cultural, and industrial center of the country. It has been the capital since 1918, the thirteenth in the history of Armenia, and the seventh located in or around the Ararat plain. Yerevan was named the 2012 World Book Capital by UNESCO. Yerevan is an associate member of Eurocities. The Cascade, a giant stairway in Yerevan, links the downtown Kentron area of Yerevan with the Monument neighborhood

After seven years of renovation the Cascade – a former Soviet monument in the center of Yerevan - has been completely transformed into one of the world’s outstanding contemporary art centersVirtually every aspect of this 13,000 square meter monument has been transformed, and it now houses a Visitor Center, Museum Store, Special Events Auditorium and over 1,100 square meters of exhibition space. The center bears the name of its principal benefactor Gerard L. Cafesjian. Inside the Cascade, underneath the exterior steps is a couple of escalators going the length of the complex. There are also rooms connected to some of the landings along the escalators which comprise the Cafesjian Museum of Art

Victor Vasarely (1908-1997), Relat, from Vi-Va, 1978

Victor Vasarely, Abstract Composition

Victor Vasarely (1908-1997), Nobel 1, 1983 Albert Young (USA), Split Totem, 1996, stone, metal, glass

Albert Young (USA), Meteor,

1993, steel, glass, stone

Vincent Van Duysen (Belgium, 1962) Cascade, Crystal glass

Cafesjian Center for the Arts features a selection of Swarovski Crystal Palace chandeliers, designed by Vincent Van Duysen, Tord Boontje, Georg Baldele, Michael Anastassiades and Diller Scofido + Renfro Studio

“Swarovski Crystal Palace” is a revolutionary project that has aimed to create signature interpretations of light and design using the emotive medium of cut crystal.

Vincent Van Duysen (Belgium, 1962) Cascade

Vincent Van Duysen (Belgium, 1962) Cascade Michael Anastassiades (Brirish, 1967) Tulsa 2

Swarovski Crystal Palace Glitterbox

Crystal Palace Light Socks

Vincent Van Duysen (Belgium, 1962) Cascade

Circle of Lynn Chadwick (Great Britain), Untitled, 20th century, bronze

Dale Chihuly (American, 1941)

Dale Chihuly Ikebana Installation

Dale Chihuly (American, 1941) Ikebana Installation

Dale Chihuly (American, 1941) Persians, blown glass

Dale Chihuly (American, 1941) Ikebana Installation

Dale Chihuly

Dale Chihuly

Dale Chihuly (American, 1941) Sea-form Set, Blown glass

Dale Chihuly (American, 1941)

Dale Chihuly

Dale Chihuly Trio, 2006, Lithography

Dale Chihuly Venetian Ikebana with Putti and Leaves, 2002, Blown glass

Dale Chihuly Lithography

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Inside the Cascade,

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ArmchairBarry Flanagan (British, 1941 – 2009) Acrobats, 1988, bronze

Bertil Vallie (Swedish,

1938) Untitled, 1994,

sand cast glass

Bertil Vallie (Swedishn,

1938) Area II

Finding, 1991,

sand cast glass, wood, metal

Bertil Vallie (Swedishn, 1938) Bird, 1998, glass melted in a mold, woodGeorg Baldele, (Austria, 1968) Glitterbox Vertical, crystal glass, metal

Arshile Gorky,

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Marc Chagall, La fête a

Saint-Paul, 1980-1982

Having celebrated its grand opening in November 2009, CCA continues to exhibit unique works of modern art and offers a diverse program of lectures, films, concerts, and numerous educational initiatives for adults and children. Over one million people have visited the Center annually since its opening.Cafesjian Crystal Tower

Jenny Pickford (English, 1969),

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Maylee Christie (Great Britain), Giant Orchid, 2010

Maylee Christie (Great Britain), Giant Orchid, 2010

Jenny Pickford (English, 1969) Circles of Life, galvanised steel and blown glass

Jenny Pickford (English, 1969) Circles of Life

galvanised steel and blown glass

William Lazard (Great Britain)Black Gold, 20th centurybronze

Tord Boontje (Netherlands, 1968) Blossom Spring, crystal glass, metal

Tord Boontje (Netherlands, 1968)Blossom Springcrystal glass, metal

Mae West Lips Sofa

Giorgio Laveri (Italy),

Lipstick, 2010, polychrome

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Jaume Plensa (Spanish, 1955) Sitting Tatoo man

Jaume Plensa (Spanish, 1955) Sitting Tatoo man

Martin Debenham (Great Britain), Golden Eagle, 2009, stainless steel

Yue Minjun (China), Untitled, 20th century, stainless steel

Seats

Grigor Khanjian Gallery

Grigor Khanjian (Armenian, 1926-2005) The Battle of Avarayr

Grigor Khanjian (Armenian, 1926-2005) The Battle of Avarayr

Lawrence Stoller, Rising Phoenix, 2007, amethyst, bronze

Table supported by marine helm

Laddie John Dill (USA), Untitled, 1985, cement, glass, oxides, wood

Libensky Brychtova Exhibition in Sasuntsi Davit Hall at Cafesjian Center for the ArtsStanislav Libenský (Czech, 1921-2002) and Jaroslava Brychtová (b. 1924) are two of the most prominent glass artists of the 20th century

Libenský Brychtová, Cross Head II, 1999-2003, red glass melted in mold

Libenský Brychtová, Red Pyramid, 1993, red glass melted in a mold

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Milan Handl (Czech, 1952) Amber Gold Yellow Cube Fortress,1996, cast, cut and polished glass

Milan Handl (Czech, 1952) The Stability, 1996cast, cut and polished glass

Milan Handl (Czech, 1952) From Life of the Blue Cube, 1998, cast, cut and polished glass

Pavel Hlava (Czech, 1924 – 2003) Rainbow, 1992laminated glass

Pavel Hlava (Czech, 1924 – 2003) Bud, 2000

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Pavel Hlava (Czech, 1924 – 2003) Beetle, 1990 laminated glass

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Sound: Chookasian armenian concert ensemble Amenian Folk Music Oud Solo (Lute solo) Sirahar Yem & Kharpert Tamzara

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