Discover the world of Boghos Taslakian, also known as "Aghassi," born on August 13, 1964, in Anjar, Lebanon. A distinguished Armenian artist celebrated for his mastery in crafting romantic oil paintings and creating renaissance-style marble and bronze sculptures featuring solitary figures.
Originating from the charming Armenian village of Anjar, Aghassi's exceptional artistic talent surfaced at a remarkably young age, sparking encouragement to pursue a formal education in the fine arts. His artistic journey commenced in 1981 at the Panos Terlemezian Art Academy in Yerevan, Armenia. However, due to political upheaval, Aghassi was compelled to leave Armenia in 1983, curtailed in his fine arts education.
In 1986, Aghassi made a significant transition to Italy, where he continued his artistic studies at the esteemed Academia di Belle Arti di Venezia. For the subsequent decade, he dedicated himself to perfecting his skills in painting and sculpting, resulting in works that distinctly embrace a romantic style, evoking the spirit of the Renaissance masters.
Since 1992, Aghassi's artistry has graced exhibitions across the globe, from Armenia and Lebanon to Geneva, New York, Los Angeles and San Diego, solidifying his status as an internationally renowned artist. Explore the rich tapestry of his artistic journey and creations.
Testimonials
-The Daily Star- July 28, 2001“The most outstanding pieces were paintings by Armenian artist Aghassi (Boghos Taslakian). His work certainly catches one’s attention.”
New York- de Sylviane ZEHILL’exposition “international Artexpo” qui se tient chaque année a new York depuis 25 ans, a rassemble au Javits Convention Center, du 27 février au 3 mars, plus de cinq cents galeries et éditeurs d’art venus d’Europe, d’Asie, d’Australie, des Etats Unis et du Liban. Attirant plus de 40000 visiteurs, pour la plupart des connaisseurs, galeries, art dealers, collectionneurs prives et professionnels, cette exposition a groupe cette année une grande variété de peintures, dessins, photographies, illustrations, lithographies, céramiques, poteries, sculptures en bronze ou en verre, et arts décoratifs divers.
Aghassi has had exhibitions in locales across the globe, including Italy, Lebanon, Spain, Geneva, Belgium, New York and San Diego, among others.
“Art is making a statement, preserving an emotion and conveying a state of mind. It is every single moment of my life. My paintings and sculptures are concentrated displays of experiences and emotions. Art is what is beautiful and real. My art is my statement.”
Art Business News, Emerging Artists- Apr 27, 2009![]()
“Les peintures et les sculptures d’Aghassi expriment une véritable exubérance inconsciente dominée par beaucoup de talent et une splendide combinaison de la lumière et de la couleur.”
-L’HEBDO MAGAZINE- 5 juillet, 2002![]()
Aghassi is an accomplished artist who uses classical technique, filtered through a modern sensibility, to produce 21st century masterpieces of emotion and strength. Romanticism and symbolism inhabit his world, but never is there a hint of cliché. His themes are timeless, deeply human and sometimes painfully humorous with self-reflection, while the characters he employs for his story-telling are unique. His palette is moody, his stroke dynamic, and the overall effect - captivatingly original. Aghassi presents classical heroic genre paintings in rich earth tones. His quixotic subjects range from cherubs on horseback to revolutionary drummers, musicians and society chess players.
Tamara Cannon, owner of Gallery Piquel, New Hope, PA![]()
Par Sonia NigolianOn avait remarque les compositions d’aghassi lors de diverses manifestations artistique collectives. On le retrouve, Aujourd’hui, occupant tout l’Espace de la galerie Noha’s Ark.
Aghassi a étudié, dans un premier temps, la peinture a L’Académie des Beaux Arts en Arménie, avant de poursuivre sa formation a l’Académie des Beaux Arts de Venise.
Peignant dans le respect des principes immuables de la peinture à l’huile, ses oeuvres sont fortes et secrètes, comme autant de scènes auxquelles il octroie une étrange matérialité.
Au-delà de l’évidente maîtrise technique dont il fait preuve, s’impose la présence d’une sensibilité neuve, empreinte d’une rigueur toute classique.
Ici, le charme s’exerce par le dessin mais, aussi, par le biais de la lumière, fragile et intemporelle, obtenue par l’usage de glacis très subtils.
