Varuzh (Varuzh Karapetian) Date of Birth:
01.01.1958, Gyumri, Armenia.
From 1982 lives in Riga, Latvia. (European Union) Education:
Art College, Gyumri, Armenia.
Easel Painting Section at Erevan Art College of Terlemezyan.
Latvian Art Academy, Monumental Painting Department. Professional activities:
Easel painting in landscape and still life genre, portrait and subject compositions.
The monumental painting (wall paintings, , frescoes, encaustic, stained glass, art glass). Personal Art Exhibit:
Art Gallery „ PAREX” (1993) Riga, Latvia
Art Gallery „CENTRS” (1994)Riga, Latvia
Art Gallery „ANKOL” (1995)Riga, Latvia
Art Gallery „ZOOGRAF” (1995), Klaipeda, Lithuania
Art Gallery „SOLUS” (2002)Riga, Latvia
Guild of the Latvian Writers (2002)Riga, Latvia
Art Gallery “M-ART” (2004), Vienna, Austria. Collections:
His Works are in personal collections USA, France, UK,
Lithuania,Austria, Russia, Japan, Canada, as well as public, commercial
collections, and educational institutions in more than 100 countries world. Publications:
More than 1000 articles in newspapers and magazines and a variety of materials
on radio and television. Reproductions:
Pictures were published on cards, calendars, posters and leaflets.
Published in books Reproductions of Painting:
Maris Chaklais «Ten Songs of Love for Riga» (Petergailis, Riga, 2000).
Varuzh & Dita «Reflections» (McAbols, Riga, 2001).
Encyclopaedia «Art and Architecture» chapter ; (Preses Nams, Riga, 2003).
Art-Book: «VARUZH» (Balva, Riga, 2003).