Vernissage de l'exposition de Sonya Orfalian

Sonya Orfalian's exhibition "Ashkhar" explores, through a pictorial work nourished by Armenian culture and the experience of the diaspora, the universal themes of exile, migration, belonging and the relationship to the world. The exhibition is organised by the cultural association Les Inimaginaires, Paris. Opening in the presence of the artist on Tuesday 6 October 2026 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM

"Ashkhar", an Armenian word meaning "world", but which can also evoke the universe, the earth or the country. A visual artist, writer and translator of Armenian origin, Sonya Orfalian was born in Libya in 1958, into a family of Armenian refugees.

Based in Rome since the 1970s, she has developed a body of work that offers a contemporary reinterpretation of Armenian cultural traditions and the diaspora experience, while also opening up a universal reflection on migration, exile and belonging.

Sonya Orfalian is also the author of tales, books on Armenian cuisine, and collections of testimonies from Armenian children, notably published by Gallimard.

Presented at the Maison de la Vie Associative et Citoyenne du 14° arrondissement of Paris, her exhibition is titled "Ashkhar". This title reflects the artist's deeply humanist approach. For this first presentation in Paris, ten paintings will be offered to the public.

The exhibition is organised by the cultural association Les Inimaginaires, Paris 14°