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Nelson Serob Shirvanyan

United States • 1943

Biography

Nelson Serob Shirvanyan was born in 1944 in Armenia.

In 1970, he graduated from the Sculpture Department of the Yerevan State Institute of Fine Arts. Nelson Shirvanyan is a sculptor, artist, and teacher. His artistic journey began with his graduation from the Faculty of Fine Arts at Yerevan State University. In 1975, he became a lecturer in sculpture at the University of Armenia.

In his work, Shirvanyan draws inspiration from the architecture of medieval Armenian stone cathedrals, bringing a new expression to Armenian art. His valuable graphic works have been showcased in exhibitions at the Union of Artists. Shirvanyan is a renowned artist in both Armenia and the former Soviet Union.

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American