Amazing Armenians

Episode 4: Ida Kar

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 13:00:00 +0200

Ready to travel back in time to 1950s London where this trailblazer lived and created larger than life portraits of the famous artists of her time? Ida Kar was known as the "Photographer of the Famous." She is often cited as the person who transformed photography into an art form. However, she was largely forgotten towards the end of her life. Listen to this episode of Amazing Armenians to get to know the woman behind the camera. Find out how her contributions to the art of photography have been revived.

Music Attribution:
Armenia by Serge Quadrado is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/)

Artist's website: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/serge-quadrado

Sources:

https://www.npg.org.uk/whatson/exhibitions/2011/ida-kar-bohemian-photographer-minisite/ida-kar-explore

https://www.anothermag.com/art-photography/946/ida-kar-bohemian-photographer

https://armeniasputnik.am/20210611/ida-qari-hayastanum-arvac-lusankarnery-poxantselen-naxagahin-27895487.html

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2010/dec/15/ida-kar-national-portrait-gallery

https://armeniasputnik.am/20190726/londoni-bohemanakn-hayuhin-19772247.html

https://hundredheroines.org/historical-heroines/ida-kar/

http://goethe-zentrum.am/hy/event/20-6/

Soundbite: British Pathe - Photographer Of The Famous (1960) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0br5riEQx4

Episode 3: Alenoush Terian

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 12:00:00 +0200

This episode's Amazing Armenian hails from a family of artists. Born in 1920s, she decides to pursue her true passion, science. She dedicates her life to the study of the sun and moon, calling them her daughter and son. Listen to the episode to find out more about the Mother of Modern Iranian Astronomy, Alenoush Terian.

Episode 2: Aline Kamakian

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 22:00:00 +0200

Ever wondered what finance and cooking have in common? The answer is Aline Kamakian. Kamakian was a successful financier before pursuing her passion for cooking. The Lebanese-Armenian businesswoman is the owner of an international chain specializing in Armenian cuisine. Listen to this episode to know more about this inspiring Armenian!

Music Attribution:
Armenia by Serge Quadrado is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/)
Artist's website: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/serge-quadrado
Sources:

https://www.alinekamakian.com/about-us

https://www.aztagdaily.com/archives/224850

https://auroraprize.com/en/aline-kamakian

Soundbites:

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1255927564868721

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwzfYFHUFvI

Episode 1: Alexis Ohanian

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0200

Ohanian describes himself as: "Son of an undocumented immigrant. Business Dad.” However, he is so much more! Listen to our Armenian language podcast to find out more about the so-called "Mayor of the Internet."

Music Attribution:
Armenia by Serge Quadrado is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/)
Artist's website: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/serge-quadrado

Sources:
https://auroraprize.com/hy/alexis-ohanian

https://alexisohanian.com

Soundbites:

TEDx Talk in Yerevan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gdr1jgGjxV0&t=190s

Alexis Ohanian Instagram Post https://www.instagram.com/p/CBD1lm4HPdi/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=embed_video_watch_again