Armenian Ancestral First-Aid Kit
The conversations our ancestors had with the land were cut short. Discovering and revitalizing their traditional medicinal practices, anchored by…
What Genocide Denialism Does, 109 Years Later
In New York City on April 24, 2024, Armenians gathered at St. Illuminator’s Church in Murray Hill for a candlelight…
You Taught Me How to Say My Name
“Teach it to me,” you insisted.
Shyly, I pronounced it in English, “Nuh-DEEN Ah-ROXY Dis-lee-OG-loo.”
“No, teach it to me the way your parents named you.”
Khosrov: Bringing Armenian heritage into the realm of couture
Artistry is in Khosrov Melkonyan’s blood. The Los Angeles-born and bred fashion designer has always been a cinematic thinker, by…
Aromatic Traditions in Armenian History
Growing up in the Armenian Apostolic Church was a sensory delight, with its flickering candles, rich colors, sparkling gold, and…
Nairy Shahinian: Ecstatic Moments Project
In times of unimaginable crisis, Nairy Shahinian, like many of us, turns to music. In her words, “personally, music has…
Depicting Armenia in Another Light: The Creative Voyage of Karishok Dulyan
“I entered the art world at a very young age,” explains the Armenian artist Karishok Dulyan, who held her very…
Abstract Reality
Essay and artworks by Gayane Arushanian Does reality echo the chaos of our thoughts? Do we become like nature in…
Darkness of Heart
Pain only takes selfies.
Don’t expect others to do it.
“Can you please take
a picture of my agony?”
No.
Your plight is yours.
Share it.
But don’t share anyone else’s.
Your digital temple—
worship in it,
but don’t bring
in the “other.”
Dust Never Settled: Interview with Blue Kalamian
Just over one month ago, the Armenian community watched in horror as Azerbaijan launched brutal attacks on Artsakh, finally completing…
Observation
Probably the most frequent and difficult questions I’ve been asked are about where I’m from… I have an indefinable accent,…
Defiant Dreams: an Interview with Taleen Kali
Taleen Kali’s music will take you on a journey that can at once be dreamlike, cosmic, and full of the…
Exploring Our Inner Universe with Maria Leonard
“I have noticed that our journey towards self-discovery is often hindered by years of unawareness and a lack of education…
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN ARTSAKH? RESOURCES TO SUPPORT AND SHARE
After nine months of an illegal and deadly blockade, Azerbaijan launched major attacks against Artsakh, bombing civilian targets and forcing…
AZAD FILMS: 100 Years of Armenian Cinema
Welcome to Azad Films, a series of online and in-person events dedicated to increasing the appreciation and accessibility of Armenian…
Exploring the Silences: Interview with Nancy Agabian
By Kristin Anahit Cass Articulate, charming, thoughtful, socially engaged, and genuinely kind, author Nancy Agabian is the sort of person…
Armenian Folk Magic: Relearning Our Ancient Traditions
by Hailey Eisman and Araxie Cass While folk practices are often associated with the past and older ways of life,…
Announcement: Azad Archives Presents Online Film Series: 100 Years of Armenian Cinema
Azad Archives, an Armenian alternative platform, is thrilled to announce the launch of an online Armenian film series, Azad Films:…
To Turn an Armenian Out
Last night I left a baby on a rock. Unlike the others, this baby wasn’t detailed – it didn’t drool…
Azad Sparks: The Fight for Transgender Rights in Armenia with Lilit Martirosyan
CW: This article includes descriptions of anti-LGBTQ+ violence and hate speech. This article is part of Azad Sparks: Critical Conversations…