French-Armenian Painters: Carzou and Jean Jansem

The Center for Armenian Arts presents French-Armenian Painters, a special exhibition dedicated to two major figures of twentieth-century art: Carzou (1907–2000) and Jean Jansem (1920–2013).

Presented by Apple Art, the exhibition brings together works by two artists whose visual languages became deeply influential within both Armenian and European art history. Though distinct in style, both painters developed highly recognizable artistic worlds shaped by memory, human presence, poetic tension, and refined emotional atmosphere.

Carzou’s work is known for its intricate linear structures, symbolic spaces, and visionary compositions, while Jansem’s paintings reveal delicate psychological depth, expressive portraiture, and a quiet intensity that became central to his artistic identity.

This exhibition offers visitors an opportunity to encounter two important artistic legacies side by side and explore how Armenian cultural sensibility found powerful expression within the French artistic landscape.

Exhibition Dates:
Opening night: Friday, May 15, 2026 | 7 PM – 10 PM
Exhibition continues: Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 2 PM – 9 PM
Exhibition continues: Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 12 Noon – 6 PM