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Since #ArmenianHistoryMonth just passed, I want us to shift our focus to the present. There are so many Armenians today who are preserving/progressing our culture thru art, storytelling, etc. & they deserve acknowledgment!
Contemporary Armenian Creatives/Storytellers: A Thread
Contemporary Armenian Creatives/Storytellers: A Thread
1. @marybasmadjian - Comedian/Actress
Ofc I have to start w/ my big sis!
Mary AKA the âFunny Armenian Girlâ has been doing comedy for the past 10 years. She is best known for her hilarious skits portraying Armenian caricatures thru alter egos such as the notorious Vartoush Tota
Ofc I have to start w/ my big sis!
Mary AKA the âFunny Armenian Girlâ has been doing comedy for the past 10 years. She is best known for her hilarious skits portraying Armenian caricatures thru alter egos such as the notorious Vartoush Tota
2. @missmarisaaa / IG: tutumarisa - Model/Recording Artist
Marisa is the first Armenian model I ever worked with; sheâs hella passionate and so powerful in front of the camera. Now based in LA, sheâs working on music and modeling, and is involved with activist group @joinTheFF_
Marisa is the first Armenian model I ever worked with; sheâs hella passionate and so powerful in front of the camera. Now based in LA, sheâs working on music and modeling, and is involved with activist group @joinTheFF_
3. @jaimesuny / IG: jaisuny - Model
Represented by creative agency Four Styling Group, Jaime is a Philadelphia-based Armenian model who I had the privilege of photographing a few months ago. Sheâs an absolute natural and wonderful to work with!
Represented by creative agency Four Styling Group, Jaime is a Philadelphia-based Armenian model who I had the privilege of photographing a few months ago. Sheâs an absolute natural and wonderful to work with!
4. @degausser / IG: shakeh.draws - Visual Artist
I got to meet this incredible, versatile artist at the RAW Artists showcase in January, and let me tell you - her work looks even better in person
I got to meet this incredible, versatile artist at the RAW Artists showcase in January, and let me tell you - her work looks even better in person
5. @alexiakhodanian / IG: _alexiadraws - Visual Artist
Alexia is the artist behind some of my favorite projects of all time. Her project âMarking My Raceâ and animated short film â...And Then She Kissed Me!â resonate so much
Alexia is the artist behind some of my favorite projects of all time. Her project âMarking My Raceâ and animated short film â...And Then She Kissed Me!â resonate so much
6. @aniacopian - Filmmaker & Content Creator
Ani has essentially mastered the intersection of filmmaking and social media content creation which has led her to work with big brands like Red Bull & Samsung. She also directed a music vid for @carlyraejepsen & has done so much more!
Ani has essentially mastered the intersection of filmmaking and social media content creation which has led her to work with big brands like Red Bull & Samsung. She also directed a music vid for @carlyraejepsen & has done so much more!
7. @annastayziaa - YouTuber/Influencer
Anna uses social media to promote positivity, healing, and intersectional feminism in the Armenian community. Such powerful and important work that sheâs doing!
Anna uses social media to promote positivity, healing, and intersectional feminism in the Armenian community. Such powerful and important work that sheâs doing!
8. @lianaagh - Journalist
Liana amplifies the voices of various marginalized and under-reported communities, and documents the diasporan Armenian experience through food with her project Dining in Diaspora
Liana amplifies the voices of various marginalized and under-reported communities, and documents the diasporan Armenian experience through food with her project Dining in Diaspora
9. @aratherat - Clothing Brand
Ara the Rat designs creative and comedic merchandise that reflects the beautiful Armenian culture. Love the quote thatâs on their website: âRespect the past / Consume the present / Create the futureâ
Ara the Rat designs creative and comedic merchandise that reflects the beautiful Armenian culture. Love the quote thatâs on their website: âRespect the past / Consume the present / Create the futureâ
10. @aerebuni / IG: anahitoferebuni - Artist/Writer
Anahit of Erebuni highlights the powerful stories of incredible Armenian women in history and in the present through digital illustrations, interviews, and more.
Anahit of Erebuni highlights the powerful stories of incredible Armenian women in history and in the present through digital illustrations, interviews, and more.
11. @tiffanytoldyou / IG: tiffany_told_you_ - Comedian
Tiffany sheds light on her multicultural background through hilariously relatable memes and videos while always advocating for girl power
Tiffany sheds light on her multicultural background through hilariously relatable memes and videos while always advocating for girl power
12. @mibarakiva - Director/Author
Michael has directed numerous theatre productions at the Hangar Theatre and The Upstart Creatures in NY, and has written 2 Armenian-LGBT-themed books. Met him at his reading at Abril Books a several months ago - such a nice man!
Michael has directed numerous theatre productions at the Hangar Theatre and The Upstart Creatures in NY, and has written 2 Armenian-LGBT-themed books. Met him at his reading at Abril Books a several months ago - such a nice man!
13. @nancyagabian - Writer/Teacher/Literary Organizer
For several years, Nancy has been creating performance art and writing various works that capture the queer Armenian-American womanâs experience. I recently read her memoir âMe as her again,â and I highly recommend it!
For several years, Nancy has been creating performance art and writing various works that capture the queer Armenian-American womanâs experience. I recently read her memoir âMe as her again,â and I highly recommend it!
14. IG: shelovescollective - Artists/Activists
She Loves Collective is a group of Armenian women creatives that promote social change through the combination of art and activism
She Loves Collective is a group of Armenian women creatives that promote social change through the combination of art and activism
15. IG: natalie_shirinian - Filmmaker
Natalie Shirinian is the founder of NES Creative Agency and Femme on Feast, and is an award-winning filmmaker. Sheâs currently working on a lesbian-Armenian-themed film titled "Yerevan" and Iâm so excited for it
Natalie Shirinian is the founder of NES Creative Agency and Femme on Feast, and is an award-winning filmmaker. Sheâs currently working on a lesbian-Armenian-themed film titled "Yerevan" and Iâm so excited for it
16. IG: robertarjoyan - Filmmaker
Founder of @garunafilmgroup, Robert creates films that capture that Armenian/Armenian-American experience. His short film âI Promised Her Lifeâ and documentary âWhen My Sorrow Diedâ about Armen Ra are my personal favorites!
Founder of @garunafilmgroup, Robert creates films that capture that Armenian/Armenian-American experience. His short film âI Promised Her Lifeâ and documentary âWhen My Sorrow Diedâ about Armen Ra are my personal favorites!
17. @armenra - Musician
Armen Ra is a Persian-Armenian musician who plays the theremin, an instrument as magically unique as he is. I encourage yâall to read @nprmusicâs recent feature on him, then watch âWhen My Sorrow Diedâ documentary to learn more about him!
Armen Ra is a Persian-Armenian musician who plays the theremin, an instrument as magically unique as he is. I encourage yâall to read @nprmusicâs recent feature on him, then watch âWhen My Sorrow Diedâ documentary to learn more about him!
18. @gasontwittawuut / IG: gpushian - Singer/Podcaster
Gasia is an amazing singer and creator of the What The Foreign podcast, where she discusses various topics, including issues that concern the Armenian community. She also takes dope self-portraits and is overall so creative!
Gasia is an amazing singer and creator of the What The Foreign podcast, where she discusses various topics, including issues that concern the Armenian community. She also takes dope self-portraits and is overall so creative!
19. @ArmenianEnough - Podcaster
As the name suggests, this podcast is centered on discussions about what makes a person "Armenian enough," and features guests of so many different backgrounds, professions, etc. Y'all absolutely need to check it out!
As the name suggests, this podcast is centered on discussions about what makes a person "Armenian enough," and features guests of so many different backgrounds, professions, etc. Y'all absolutely need to check it out!
20. @kooyrigs - Digital Media Collective
Founded by @KEurdekian, Kooyrigs uses the power of social media to connect Armenian women, discuss important issues regarding sexuality and womanhood, and highlight Armenian women who are doing amazing things. & they have the cutest merch!
Founded by @KEurdekian, Kooyrigs uses the power of social media to connect Armenian women, discuss important issues regarding sexuality and womanhood, and highlight Armenian women who are doing amazing things. & they have the cutest merch!
And that's all for my thread! There are SO many more Armenians out there doing great things, these are just some of the ones I thought of! Feel free to keep adding to this thread if you'd like 
