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RARE PHOTOS CAPTURE PRE-STATE ISRAEL
San Jose Mercury News, CA
April 19 2013
By Bonny Zanardi
Unique images of pre-state Israel by the late Armenian photographer
Elia Kahvedjian are presented at the Peninsula Jewish Community Center
through June 30.
Kahvedjian, who died in 1999, took the photos dating back to 1924.
Although some scenes were planned, most of the images were chance
opportunities.
The show is called "Elia Kahvedjian: The Invisible Photographer,"
based on the artist's nickname which alludes to his ability to
overcome his own shyness as well as cultural barriers and
restrictions.
Kahvedjian, who was born in 1910 in an area formerly Armenian, faced
countless horrors in his youth. Eventually, at age 14, he was sent to
an orphanage in Nazareth where a teacher inspired his passion for
photography.
A special event is scheduled from 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 9 when Laura
Dirtadian, granddaughter of Elia Kahvedjian, and other family members
will share the artist's personal history and highlights of his career.
The reception event is free, but reservations are encouraged. Call
650-378-2702.
The exhibition may be seen from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through
Fridays and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The PJCC is at 800
Foster City Blvd., Foster City. Call 650-212-7522 or visit
www.pjcc.org.
http://www.mercurynews.com/top-stories/ci_23016512/bonny-zanardi-rare-photos-capture-pre-state-israel
San Jose Mercury News, CA
April 19 2013
By Bonny Zanardi
Unique images of pre-state Israel by the late Armenian photographer
Elia Kahvedjian are presented at the Peninsula Jewish Community Center
through June 30.
Kahvedjian, who died in 1999, took the photos dating back to 1924.
Although some scenes were planned, most of the images were chance
opportunities.
The show is called "Elia Kahvedjian: The Invisible Photographer,"
based on the artist's nickname which alludes to his ability to
overcome his own shyness as well as cultural barriers and
restrictions.
Kahvedjian, who was born in 1910 in an area formerly Armenian, faced
countless horrors in his youth. Eventually, at age 14, he was sent to
an orphanage in Nazareth where a teacher inspired his passion for
photography.
A special event is scheduled from 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 9 when Laura
Dirtadian, granddaughter of Elia Kahvedjian, and other family members
will share the artist's personal history and highlights of his career.
The reception event is free, but reservations are encouraged. Call
650-378-2702.
The exhibition may be seen from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through
Fridays and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The PJCC is at 800
Foster City Blvd., Foster City. Call 650-212-7522 or visit
www.pjcc.org.
http://www.mercurynews.com/top-stories/ci_23016512/bonny-zanardi-rare-photos-capture-pre-state-israel