About Ruzanna Melqumian

Ruzanna, born in 1962 in Yerevan, Armenia, is an accomplished Armenian painter whose career has spanned over three decades. She graduated from the Arts Department of the Yerevan State Pedagogical Institute in 1987, establishing a strong foundation in fine arts. Beginning her professional journey in 1990, Ruzanna soon joined the Painters' Union of Yerevan in 1991, followed by the Painters' Union of Armenia in 1995. In recognition of her growing influence and talent, she became a member of the World Armenian Painters Union in 2005.

Ruzanna’s first solo exhibition was held at the House of the Painters' Union in Yerevan, and later displayed at the Modern Art Hall in Yerevan. Her work reached international audiences, with exhibitions held in Lebanon in 2000, the United Arab Emirates, and later in France at the Armenian community center in Marseille and in Strasbourg. Her paintings can be found in private collections worldwide, reflecting her ability to connect across cultures with her expressive and captivating style.

With a career marked by active participation in both Armenian and international art communities, Ruzanna continues to contribute significantly to contemporary Armenian art.