The Life and Artistic Journey of Valmar
Born in 1948 in Gyumri, the Armenian painter known as Valmar began his formal artistic training at the Merkurov School of Fine Arts in 1966. He continued his studies at the Yerevan Fine Arts Institute, where he was a student of the Armenian painter and sculptor Yervand Kochar. Following his graduation in 1972, Valmar became an active participant in numerous exhibitions organized both within the Armenian Republic and abroad. His professional recognition grew as he became a member of the Artist Union of the USSR in 1976, and later, a member of the international union of artists (UNESCO) in 1994.
Throughout his career, Valmar has held significant roles within the Armenian art community. Between 1976 and 1980, he served as the director of the Akhourian Fine Arts School and as the Secretary of the Armenian Artists Union of Gyumri. In 1980, he transitioned to the role of head of the art department at Yerevan Art School #1. In 2004, he founded the Valmar Art Gallery in Yerevan, which is currently headed by his daughter, Hripsime Margaryan.
Exhibitions and Collections
The works of Valmar are held in prestigious institutions and private collections worldwide. His art is featured in the following locations:
His extensive exhibition history includes showcases in various international cities such as Paris, New York, Los Angeles, Berlin, Dubai, and Athens. His notable exhibitions include “Spanish Impression” (2013), “Graphic Works” (2012), and “Venetian Impression” (2011) at the Valmar Art Gallery.
