The simplicity in Tatevosyan’s paintings is combined with fine details, accuracy in observation and deep content. In his series of works dedicated to Samarkand, currently on display at the Youth Art palace, the painter conveys the spirit of not only the people but also of the time when he created the artworks, thereby perpetuating through paints another page in the history of ancient Samarkand.

Tatevosyan is one of the artists who contributed massively to the formation of Uzbekistan’s school of fine art. In the early 1920’s, Tatevosyan, through the interpretation of miniature, was in the quest for achieving national originality in his paintings. In the late 1920’s, the artist created a series of landscapes and genre compositions, relying on a blend of free style painting and thorough miniature with a distinctness of each object. Subsequently, these two trends intertwined in Tatevosyan’s creations. His paintings can be found at museums in Uzbekistan, Russia and other countries.

Haled Omar Abdallah, the director of the Egyptian Culture Center (Egypt):

“When I just arrived in Tashkent, I was struck by the amount of work that Fund Forum carries out and the number of events it organizes. These events help people to learn so much about culture and science. Tatevosyan’s exhibitions is one of the first art shows that I attended and I think that through works about just one city the painter was able to demonstrate general oriental elements as well. Egyptian and Uzbek cultures have a lot in common. I identify with both the cultures because although I am an Egyptian the nationality item in my birth certificate says ‘Uzbek’.”

Emmanuel Cosmo, photographer (Italy):

“I visited Uzbekistan five years ago and today I see so many changes in the country. I see the way historical monuments blend with modern architecture. I love ancient cities and especially the Uzbek cities of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva. Therefore Tatevosan’s exhibition dedicated to Samarkand is very interesting. I now think it would be great to create a series of photographs titled ‘Samarkand Suite’.”