Panos terlemezian biography of william

“Van was one of our cultural cradles, a source of national wealth and treasure. When it was axed, not only the backbone of Western Armenia but also that of Eastern Armenia was broken to pieces.

Renowned painter Panos Terlemezian is the continuation of that line. Until now, he has been known as a gifted artist but from now on he will also be recognized as a talented writer who compiled and processed literary memoirs,” Professor Yervand Azatyan, a foreign associate of the National Academy of Sciences, said during the presentation of the book “Panos Terlemezian: Memories of My Life.”

The event was held at the Spyurk (Diaspora) Scientific-Educational Center of Armenian State Pedagogical University earlier this week.
Mr Azatyan added that in his memories the writer also spoke about the suffering that our people had to experience and endure during the Armenian Genocide and in subsequent years.

The book published by the Tekeyan Cultural Association was compiled by