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Emil Kazaz
Born
Emanuel Ghazazian

(1953-01-14) January 14, 1953 (age 71)
Gyumri, Armenia
NationalityAmerican-Armenian
EducationTerlemezian Art College, 1972 University of Fine Arts and Theatre, 1978
Known forSculpting, painting, drawing
Notable workJudith (1995) Sacrifice of Abraham (1997)

Emanuel Ghazazian (Armenian: Էմանուել Գազազյան), known as Emil Kazaz (Armenian: Էմիլ Գազազ; born on January 14, 1953 in Gyumri, Armenia) is an American-Armenian figurative sculptor and painter.[1]

He was awarded one of the 5 sculpture gold medals at the Florence Biennale in 2003.[2]

The Los Angeles Times commented on Kazaz work at an art exhibition, "One of the most striking pieces in this sprawling show is Emil Kazaz's, Hang Horse,".[3]

References

  1. ^ "Artist Emil Kazaz Wants to Transform Yerevan and Gumri". Retrieved 9 May 2012.
  2. ^ "Emil Kazaz Wins Medici Award in Italy". The Armenian Reporter  – via HighBeam Research (subscription required) . 17 January 2004. Retrieved 14 October 2012.
  3. ^ Woodard, Josef (1 January 1999). "Watercolors in Every Hue". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 19 October 2012.

Further reading

  • Igitian, Henrik, and Joe Lewis. Emil Kazaz. Yerevan: Tigran Mets, 2004. Print.
  • Emil Kazaz. 2011. 15 Apr. 2012.
  • Sarkissian, Artem. "Emil Kazaz Interview." YouTube. Web. 15 Apr. 2012.

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