Hrair Khatcherian to present new book on khatchkars

Photographer Hrair Hawk Khatcherian will present his new book, titled Khatchkars: Emblematic Art of Armenia, on November 14 at California State University in Fresno. The discussion will be held at 7 p.m. in the University Business Center, located at 5245 N. Backer Ave., Alice Peters Auditorium, on the Fresno State campus.

Khatcherian was born in Lebanon in 1961. In 1982, he earned his wings as a commercial pilot in California. He moved to Canada in 1984, working as a freelance photojournalist in Toronto. In 1988, he actively participated in various activities of the Armenian Diaspora related to the Artsakh Movement.

For almost three decades now, Hawk has been presenting exhibitions, conferences, photographic lectures all around the globe, making Artsakh, Armenia and Western Armenia an accessible reality for all. His photographs have appeared in numerous magazines, newspapers, books and publications.

Khatcherian has reached the top of the biblical mountain Ararat, the sacred symbol of Armenians, and in that mythical place he has solemnly renewed his commitment and his oath to pursue his work relentlessly.

The presentation is part of the Grace and Paul Shahinian Armenian Christian Art Series and is co-sponsored by the AGBU Greater Fresno Chapter.

Khatcherian’s presentation will also be live-streamed on YouTube page.