KAZHOYAN, Vagan (1921-2007)

Kazhoyan Vagan was born in Leninokan in 1921. He graduated from the Yerevan Art institute in 1953. Began exhibiting in 1953. Member of the Union of Artists since 1957. Specialised in landscapes and graphic paintings. He is well-known in Armenia as a graphic and an illustrator of various books and publications. His works are represented in permanent collections in the National Museums of Art and galleries in Erevan. Paintings by Kazhayan are part of private collections in Armenia, USA and West Europe.