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The Grand Opening of the Cafesjian Center for the Arts took place on November 8, 2009! On a free-admission day the public viewed one of the world’s finest private collections of contemporary glass and art, including the unparalleled glass sculpture of premiere Czech artists Libenský Brychtová. This special exhibition has been designed and installed by Jaroslava Brychtova herself and the artist made a rare, personal appearance at the Cafesjian Center for the Arts.
Other grand opening highlights included the special Arshile Gorky collection, newly unveiled Tamanyan Sculpture Park, a re-dedication of the Khanjyan Triptych, an intimate conversation and photo exhibit by ex-Beatle’s wives Cynthia Lennon and Pattie Boyd, the outstanding work of glass artists Dale Chihuly, Swarovski and more!
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Grand Opening Events Calendar
 | Saturday, November 7th, 10:00 pm
Fireworks Display at Cafesjian Sculpture Garden, Cascade
Twenty-four hours of opening festivities began with a spectacular fireworks display on a scale seldom seen in Yerevan ... |  | Sunday, November 8th, 10:00 am
Public Opening Ceremony
Gallery One
The public was invited to celebrate the official opening of the Cafesjian Center for the Arts... |  | Sunday, November 8th, 10:00 am-10:00 pm
First Public Admission Day, Cascade
Visit all the newly renovated spaces of the Cascade, which now comprise the new Cafesjian ... |  | Sunday, November 8th, 10:30 am
Book Signing, Jaroslava Brychtová
Museum Store
Libenský Brychtová are the most influential force in the world of glass today, and are credited with elevating ...
|  | Sunday, November 8th, 11:00 am
Opening Reception, Libenský Brychtová: For Armenia
Sasuntsi Davit Hall
The exhibition For Armenia has been specially designed and installed by Jaroslava Brychtová herself. The exhibition ... |  | Sunday, November 8th, 1:00 pm
Live Interview with Cynthia Lennon and Pattie Boyd
Sunday, November 8, 1:00 pm
Special Events Auditorium
Tickets required
General Public: 10,000 AMD
CCA Members: 9,000 AMD
The Beatles were the single most influential ... |  | Sunday, November 8th, 2:30 pm
Book Signing, Cynthia Lennon: John
Special Events Auditorium
Cynthia Lennon’s best-selling and candid book John chronicles her ten-year marriage ...
|  | Sunday, November 8th, 2:30 pm
Opening Reception, Book Signing
Pattie Boyd: Yesterday and Today
Sasuntsi Davit Garden Gallery
Pattie Boyd had a front-row seat to rock n’ roll history when she married George Harrison of the Beatles ... |  | Sunday, November 8th, 7:00 pm
Lecture, Michael Kimmelman, Lead Art Critic of the New York Times
Sunday, November 8, 7:00 pm
Khanjyan Hall
Tickets required
General Public: 2,000 AMD
CCA Members: 1,800 AMD
As the lead art critic of the New York Times, Michael Kimmelman is an influential
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