Shmavon Shmavonian - Born in 1953 Ardashat, south of capital Yerevan, Armenia. Shmavonian pick up his first paintbrush at age 7. Through 1971-75 he attended the Terlemezian School of Arts in Yerevan and studied painting. Shmavonian sold his first painting in 1979 to the Armenian Cultural Ministry for the National Museum in Yerevan. In 1982, as part of the Soviet Artist's Exchange, Shmavonian works toured in a group exhibition in Moscow's museums and in 1984 in St. Petersburg's museums. Shmavonian went to Pasedena California in 1999 for an exhibition at the Armenian General Benevolent Union. After succesfull group and solo exhibitions Shmavonian participated Art Expo 2007 in NYC and granted with the gold medal of Fridtjof Nansen who was a great humanist, winner of Nobel Peace Prize. Year later In 2008 Shmavoanian awarded with Commendation from Los Angeles County in recognition of dedicated service t the affairs of the community and for the civil pride demonstrated by numerous contributions for the benefit of all the citizens of Los Angeles County. Following year in 2009 he awarded with gold medal of Ministry of culture of the Republic of Armenia. In 2010 he was Presented with a Member's Resolution by California legislature ASSEMBLY Honorable member Anthony Portantino (44th Assembly District) and the Honorable S. Joseph Simitian (11th Senatorial District) for his Capitol artwork donation. In 2011 International Informatization Academy in general consultative status with economic and social council of the United Nations presented to Shmavon Shmavonyan an active member of this Academy. in 2011 the Republic of Armenia awarded Shmavonian "Honorary Title of Meritorious Artist of th Republic of Armenia." In 2012 Having donated a valuable canvas "THE SONG OF SONGS" to Matenadaran after Mashtots artist Shmavonian, is awarded with a Commemorative Medal of St. Mesrop Mashdots.

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