Despite their geographic distance, France and Armenia have been close for centuries. From the alphabet Denis Diderot published in 1765 to the numerous French personalities of Armenian descent (singers Charles Aznavour and Sylvie Vartan, film director Francis Veber, former prime minister Edouard Balladur, etc.), the two cultures have shared a rich history.
In honor of this exchange, the French Cultural Center has teamed up with Armenian Library and Museum of America (ALMA) to organize an Armenian soirée as part of 2012's Francophone Celebration in New England.
Learn more about the cultural connections between the Armenian community and the Francophone world through unique items from the ALMA vaults, including Diderot's alphabet and other historic artifacts of tremendous importance.
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This event will also feature a one-night-only exhibition of our own collection of photographs by Canadian-Armenian photographer Yousuf Karsh. The prints, donated to the French Cultural Center's founder, Georges F. Doriot, by Karsh himself, portray French, Swiss and Canadian personalities.
NOTE: As per the request of the Karsh family, please do not refer to the Armenian genocide or recent politics in association with Yousuf Karsh, his work, or this event.
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Armenian hors-d'oeuvres and French wine will be served throughout the evening.
This event is presented with the generous support of the Québec Government Office in Boston and the Consulate General of Canada in Boston.
Wednesday, March 21
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$10 Members / $15 Non-members
RSVP required: 617.912.0400
Event info provided by the French Cultural Center.
