Goddess Anahit’s Bronze Statue Exhibition in Armenia
Objectives
To preserve and promote Armenian cultural heritage by offering locals and tourists a unique opportunity to experience a significant artifact of Armenian history and art, while also highlighting the successful collaboration between Armenian and international cultural institutions, paving the way for future global cultural exchanges and exhibitions
Project Category:
Development and Support Initiatives
Partners:
Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sport of Armenia,
Cultural Development Foundation & History Museum of Armenia
Duration: September 2024 – April 2025
The first-ever exhibition, “Mother Goddess: from Anahit to Mary,” was displayed at the History Museum of Armenia. The iconic artifact, previously housed at the British Museum, is featured in this historic exhibition, allowing the Armenian public to connect with a powerful symbol of their heritage.
Goddess Anahit, a powerful symbol of fertility, motherhood, and wisdom, holds an esteemed place in Armenian history, mythology, and culture. Discovered by chance in 1872 in the city of Satagh, fragments of her bronze statue, including the head and hand, have journeyed through Constantinople and Italy before being acquired by the British Museum. The head was purchased from dealer Alessandro Castellani, and later, the hand was also acquired by the museum.
This extraordinary exhibition is the result of a groundbreaking agreement between the History Museum of Armenia and the British Museum and marks a monumental moment in Armenia’s cultural landscape, as it brings this vital piece of Armenian heritage back to its homeland, if only temporarily.
EXCLUSIVE PRE-OPENING EVENT AND PREVIEW OF THE EXHIBITION
September 19, 2024
An exclusive private event at the History Museum of Armenia, offering guests of the Keron Foundation a preview of the historic exhibition “Mother Goddess: from Anahit to Mary”
CELEBRITY-GUIDED TOURS FOR THE PUBLIC
November, 2024 – March, 2025
Attract a wide and diverse audience to the exhibition by leveraging popularity and influence of prominent Armenian celebrities
COLLABORATION WITH AZAT MARD
October, 2024 – March, 2025
Through the coordination of Keron foundation, a collaboration between the Armenian brand AZAT MARD and the British Museum has resulted in an exclusive series of branded t-shirts featuring the iconic Anahit Bronze Statue, blending cultural heritage with contemporary design
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