YEREVAN CHRONOLOGY
2023
A Grand Piano Played with Feet: Musical Innovation in Shoghakat Park
A grand piano has found its place in Yerevan's "Shoghakat" park, offering a unique musical experience played with the feet. This creative project materialized through an open tender by the Yerevan Municipality, marking the 120th anniversary of renowned Armenian composer Aram Khachaturian.
Crafted by the robotics company "Hands Do," this interactive addition showcases the intersection of technology and artistic expression.
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1921
The National Gallery of Armenia was founded in 1921 by the decision of the Government of Soviet Armenia, as one of the five departments of the State Museum - the Art Department. Martiros Saryan was appointed the director of the museum. As the first state museum of Armenia, it was officially opened to visitors on August 14, 1921.
1892-1893
The first mineral water and lemonade factory was established in Erivan, as well as the first city hospital.