As a side event of the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, Armenia presented an exhibition featuring unique works by renowned Armenian artist Sargis Katchadourian, depicting the murals of the Ajanta caves. The originals of these works are housed at the National Gallery of Armenia.
The Ajanta caves in India are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, and the murals in these caves are considered masterpieces of ancient Indian art. While time and weather conditions have had their effect on the original murals, Katchadourian’s replicas offer insight into their appearance nearly a century ago. His works are a significant contribution to rediscovering the exceptional richness of the Ajanta caves for the contemporary world and preserving it for future generations.
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This unique collection serves as yet another symbol of the millennia-old cultural ties and friendship between Armenia and India.
At the opening of the exhibition, speeches were delivered by Aram Hakobyan, Armenia’s Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, Vahagn Afyan, Armenia’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to India, and Vishal Sharma, Chair of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee and India’s Permanent Delegate to UNESCO. An introductory speech on Katchadourian’s works and their history was given by Satenik Chookaszian, Head of the Decorative and Applied Arts Department at the National Gallery of Armenia.
Armenian National Commission for UNESCO
