Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Emil Kazaz

Emil Kazaz

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I don't think this sculptor passes WP:BASIC or WP:CREATIVE. I couldn't find any good sources online, and I'm not convinced about the sources in the article. The Asbarez article[1] has good coverage, but I don't think it is enough to support notability by itself. I couldn't find the LA Times piece referenced in the article, but from its title and the mention in the article I am doubtful that it contains significant coverage of Kazaz. — Mr. Stradivarius ^{(have a chat)} 09:42, 14 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Comment I located an additional reference, which indicates the subject won an award at the Florence Biennale (though see Florence_Biennale#Details from participants and visitors). That article (whose access needs Highbeam) does also contain 3rd party discussion of the subject's work, possibly from the award citation. AllyD (talk) 10:03, 14 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This debate has been included in the list of Visual arts-related deletion discussions. AllyD (talk) 10:05, 14 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Comment I found the link to LA Times Article: http://articles.latimes.com/1999/jan/01/local/me-59540. Also here is a link discussing his "William Saroyan" Medal award and contribution to the Armenian identity: http://www.mindiaspora.am/en/News/1654. Here is a link discussing his notability: http://agbu.org/pressoffice/article.asp?ID=663. Also, he won two other awards for sculpture at Florence Biennale, 2007, and 2009: http://www.florencebiennale.org/en/epremiati07.php. Another link associated with his St. Sahag and Mesrob Medal award: http://www.armenianchurchwd.com/news/tribute-to-emil-kazaz/. I hope this establishes enough notability for this sculptor. I originally wrote this information but it was deleted because I did not know how to cite them according to wikipedia reference coding. I hope this helps. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Amuradyan12 (talk • contribs) 10:42, 14 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Comment These links are helpful. All the same, other editors ought to be aware that Amuradyan12 has variously claimed to be a gallery owner and the artist's representative [2], and a student [3], depending on the situation, and has edited previously in AFDs and at biographies of Armenian artists using several accounts [4], [5]. WP:COI and WP:MULTIPLE are obvious concerns. 76.248.149.47 (talk) 15:45, 14 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Comment To make this absolutely clear to everyone, I am a gallery director, not owner. There are multiple galleries in the Los Angeles area and in Armenia who represent this particular artist. This artists artwork is also located in the Museum of Contemporary Art in Armenia. He is a culturally recognized person. As of right now there is almost no information of which I have written on his biography. So there is no biased information whatsover. I have provided multiple links above that are credible from churches, schools, government awards that establish his notability. If anyone would like to write the informatin themselves, please free to do so. Because, I know if I write anything neutral and reference the articles I will get attacked for them. So, please if anyone wishes to write anything about this artist themselves feel free to do so. Because I will not. Thank you. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.93.69.4 (talk) 21:04, 14 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This debate has been included in the list of People-related deletion discussions. • Gene93k (talk) 14:30, 15 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Keep. This article (PanARMENIAN.Net) suggests that Mr Kazaz is a well known and awarded artist in his country. The coverage in Asbarez [6] and some of the sources presented above are sufficient to write a decent article about him. Vejvančický (talk | contribs) 15:18, 15 October 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Comment Is it safe to take out that deletion note from the top? Also there is a note for more references, is this necessary considering that there are only a few sentences in the article and each one is itself referenced?