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1914 Born, Surmalu, Igdir 1927-1931 Attended Geghard college where he received his first professional Education taught by practicing artists Sedrak Arakelyan, Vahram Gayfedjian (painting), Gohar Fermanyan (graphic). 1935-41 Studies in the Art Academy of Tbilisi, Georgia 1967-87-Becomes the director of the National Gallery of Armenia 2001-Is awarded the Mesrop Mashtots medal by the Armenian Catholicos 2002- Becomes an honorable citizen of Yerevan
