Naregatsi Art Institute hosted the presentation of the photography book “PhotAura” by the Naregatsi Art Institute founder Nareg Hartounian and the exhibition of the photos included in the album.
Nareg Hartounian’s friends and relatives came to congratulate him, many of whose photos were included in the book.
During the event, the Nova Folk Instruments Ensemble performed Saro’s aria from Armen Tigranyan’s opera “Anoush” (soloist: Arman Arakelyan), Ara Gevorgyan’s “Artsakh” and Kostandin Petrosyan’s “Hayastan” (soloist: Arman Arakelyan).
Nareg Hartounian’s children, Nova and Knar Hartounians, gave a surprise performance.
Speaking about Nareg Hartounian, his brother, Saro Hartounian, who is the sponsor of the book, said that Nareg is the beating heart and the driving force of the Naregatsi Art Institute. According to him, everyone should contribute to the preservation of the nation, Nareg Hartounian does this by preserving and spreading Armenian culture.
The “PhotAura” photography book author Nareg Hartounian started his speech by praising God, he mentioned that the book is just a way to get together with relatives. Nareg Hartounian emphasized that he inherited the love for the motherland and culture from his parents, the best manifestation of which is the Naregatsi Art Institute, which is already 19 years old.
At the end of the event, all the attendees received their own copy of the photography book signed by the author.