Chai Khana Print Book
Chai Khana Print Book

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Anna Hakobyan

My name is Anna Hakobyan. I am a journalist. I got my journalistic education at the Georgian Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA), in  "Media Management & Multimedia Journalism MA. I got my bachelor's degree in linguistics at the European Academy. Also studied Media Marketing & PR, a one-year training course at Yerevan State University (Distance Learning Lab). As to a working experience I was engaged  in "Armenian Caritas" NGO. I have been involved in youth and community development programs as a coordinator. I am currently involved in GIPA Media Lab program as a coordinator / translator, and I'm taking my first steps in journalism. I produce short documentaries. In this field, I also cooperate with the Armenian service of "Voice of America". I am interested in photography and music. And in one sentence I would say that I am a creative doer regardless of all my occupations.

Author's stories
12.15.2020

“A bullet is a piece of jewelry if you want to see it as jewelry”.

The idea of making jewelry out of bullets came to Artak Tadevosyan when his daughter asked him what a bullet was for. Artak, a professionally trained painter and sculptor, did not want to tell her what bullets are really used for so he decided to turn an instrument of war into a symbol of peace. His journey resulted in a unique artform, which transforms the physical and conceptual energy of a weapon by turning it into a thing of beauty, an ornament to be worn. 

Today many people wear jewelry made from bullets and each of them is motivated by their unique desire to spread the important message of peace. 

Art & Activism

A bullet

Anna Hakobyan