Khanjian Grigor (1926-2000)

1926 – born in Yerevan.

1945 – graduated from art college, named after P.Terlemezian (Yerevan).

1951 – graduated from the Institute of Fine Arts and Drama (Yerevan).

Since 1961 – Honored Artist of Armenia.

Since 1963 – Honored Art Worker of Armenia.

Since 1967 – People’s Artist of Armenia.

1969 – was awarded USSR State Prize.

Since 1973 – a full member of the Academy of Sciences for the USSR.

Since 1982 – a corresponding member of the Academy of Science for Armenia.

Since 1983 – People’s artist of the USSR.

Was awarded State Prize of Armenia.

Was engaged both in painting and.

1990 – was elected a member of the Science Academy of Armenia.

2000 – died in Yerevan.

The works are kept in Modern Art Museum (Yerevan), National Gallery of Armenia (Yerevan), funds of the Ministry of Culture for Armenia.