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ARMENIAN CULTURAL WORKERS IN ANTICIPATION OF REFORMS
13:20 â~@¢ 14.04.14
The cabinet reshuffle plan, that will be the organic continuation
of the prime minister's replacement, gives representatives of the
cultural world hopes for positive reforms.
Architect Levon Igityan says the only thing he expects from the new
government is a higher degree of attention to the cultural world.
"They ask, why does the intellegentsia remain aloof? We are not
supposed to knock on their door; it is for them to get to our doors
if they are intellectuals, of course" he told Tert.am.
But the architect refrained from sharing his ideas on the desired
cultural policies. "I do not do it, so it is not within my interest,"
he said, adding that he considers the cultural concept a universal
platform.
Ruben Babayan, the Yerevan Puppet Theatre's art director, said he
doesn't agree to the opinion that the cultural world is totally
ignored. "I don't think it is the case when we think that the
Government has pay heed [to us]. What an intellectual says has to be
directed to the society, not to the government. And the society is
then expected to convey the message to the government. I don't have
any complaints from that pointed of view," he added.
Babayan said he finds the overall atmosphere in the country
anti-cultural, despite any achievements that may really exist. "This
is more troublesome than any achievement that may really exist.
Culture cannot exist for the sake of culture; whatever we do can serve
only for narrow enjoyments. If it does not have an outcome for the
society, if it fails to make a human being noble, our work is not
worth a single penny," he explained.
Asked about his expectations from the new government, Babayan said
he doesn't have any idea at all. "[Sergey] Parajanov was engaged
in creative work when he was in prison, but those in freedom say,
'give us conditions'," he noted.
Babayan added, nonetheless, that a government program reflecting
an outlook on Armenia's future would not be absolutely bad. "What I
mean is the set of values we seek for: whether we want a citizen and
a dignified life or we seek to get rich and make a mess of it all. We
won't halt migration unless we respond to this question. I don't know
what motivates me to live; I'd rather live in a place where I could
know at least what I live for," he added.
Armenian News - Tert.am
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
13:20 â~@¢ 14.04.14
The cabinet reshuffle plan, that will be the organic continuation
of the prime minister's replacement, gives representatives of the
cultural world hopes for positive reforms.
Architect Levon Igityan says the only thing he expects from the new
government is a higher degree of attention to the cultural world.
"They ask, why does the intellegentsia remain aloof? We are not
supposed to knock on their door; it is for them to get to our doors
if they are intellectuals, of course" he told Tert.am.
But the architect refrained from sharing his ideas on the desired
cultural policies. "I do not do it, so it is not within my interest,"
he said, adding that he considers the cultural concept a universal
platform.
Ruben Babayan, the Yerevan Puppet Theatre's art director, said he
doesn't agree to the opinion that the cultural world is totally
ignored. "I don't think it is the case when we think that the
Government has pay heed [to us]. What an intellectual says has to be
directed to the society, not to the government. And the society is
then expected to convey the message to the government. I don't have
any complaints from that pointed of view," he added.
Babayan said he finds the overall atmosphere in the country
anti-cultural, despite any achievements that may really exist. "This
is more troublesome than any achievement that may really exist.
Culture cannot exist for the sake of culture; whatever we do can serve
only for narrow enjoyments. If it does not have an outcome for the
society, if it fails to make a human being noble, our work is not
worth a single penny," he explained.
Asked about his expectations from the new government, Babayan said
he doesn't have any idea at all. "[Sergey] Parajanov was engaged
in creative work when he was in prison, but those in freedom say,
'give us conditions'," he noted.
Babayan added, nonetheless, that a government program reflecting
an outlook on Armenia's future would not be absolutely bad. "What I
mean is the set of values we seek for: whether we want a citizen and
a dignified life or we seek to get rich and make a mess of it all. We
won't halt migration unless we respond to this question. I don't know
what motivates me to live; I'd rather live in a place where I could
know at least what I live for," he added.
Armenian News - Tert.am
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress