Role: Chairperson, Armenia Chapter – Global Cultural Council
Email: mari@globalculturalcouncil.org
🌟 Overview
Ms. Mari Poghosyan is a renowned Armenian impressionist painter and cultural leader, currently serving as Chairperson of the Armenia Chapter of the Global Cultural Council Wikipedia+9globalculturalcouncil.org+9globalculturalcouncil.org+9. Her art powerfully bridges Armenian, Indian, and French cultural landscapes, exploring collective memory through evocative visual narratives Business Standard+2Indulgexpress+2The Tribune+2.
🎨 Artistic Contributions
- Led the First Indo–Armenian–French Art & Literary Confluence, featuring 42 original paintings—such as depictions of Thiruvalluvar on the Kaveri River and a “Yaadhum Oore” phoenix series Indulgexpress+4globalculturalcouncil.org+4The Tribune+4.
- Her recent solo exhibition in Chennai (May 2025) showcased over 35 impressionist works on themes of memory, culture, and identity, inspired by The God of Deserted Memories Wikipedia+3Indulgexpress+3Business Standard+3.
- Praised by media including Indulge Express, The Tribune, and Business Standard for her role in fostering cultural dialogue through art and literature globalculturalcouncil.org+7Indulgexpress+7The Tribune+7.
🎓 Curatorial & Cultural Roles
- As Chairperson of the Armenia Chapter, she curates cultural events, art exhibitions, and collaborative programs emphasizing memory, peace, and cross-cultural exchange globalculturalcouncil.org.
- Co-curated the May 2025 Chennai festival alongside Dr. Prashant Madanmohan (Dr. Leander), which drew diplomats, students, and artists Facebook+5The Tribune+5Business Standard+5.
- Honored with a Reminiscier Fellowship by the Cognishift Cultural Council for her significant cultural leadership Wikipedia+3The Tribune+3Business Standard+3.
🌐 Role at the Global Cultural Council
In her capacity, Ms. Poghosyan:
- Guides the Armenia Chapter’s artistic vision.
- Leads cross-national programs exploring shared memory, heritage, and creative resistance.
- Fosters partnerships with international institutions, embassies, and cultural organizations globalculturalcouncil.org+9The Tribune+9globalculturalcouncil.org+9Indulgexpress.
📩 Contact & Collaborations
- Email: mari@globalculturalcouncil.org
- Studio Portfolio & Press: Featured in Indulge Express, The Tribune, Business Standard, and more (see citations above)
- Notable Projects:
- Indo–Armenian–French Art & Literary Confluence (May 2025)
- Chennai exhibition at Lalit Kala Akademi (May 2025)
💬 “Art is the only language I trust to tell the truth about memory. Monuments belong to all of us—echoes of a shared humanity.” — Mari Poghosyan Indulgexpress+3globalculturalcouncil.org+3globalculturalcouncil.org+3Wikipedia+4The Tribune+4globalculturalcouncil.org+4
The Global Cultural Council is honored to have Ms. Mari Poghosyan lead its Armenia Chapter—her work transcends borders, connects civilizations, and revives cultural memory through art.