Cafesjian Center for the Arts, Yerevan

Foreigners, Zadik Zadikian, Gold leaf

from Return, the first exhibition of Zadikian’s work in his home country

The Cascade Complex of Yerevan is undeniably one of the most iconic landmarks of the city. With its terraced gardens and fountains, it is a sight to behold as it ascends to the top of the hill where you’ll find incomparable views of the city and Mount Ararat on a clear day. You can climb up 572 steps to the top or you can take an escalator inside the building and enjoy the modern and contemporary art collection of Gerard L. Cafesjian who gave $120 million towards the renovation and completion of the Cascade. This complex is a triple treat: indoor galleries with a stunning art collection, outdoor terraced gardens and fountains with sculptural pieces and the tree-lined sculpture garden. And there is no entrance fee. Make that a quadruple treat!

Foreigners (entirety)

Cause and Effect, Do-Ho Suh, South Korea, 2007

acrylic, resin, aluminum, stainless steel

Pegasus, Manuel Marin, Spain

painted sheet iron

Circles of Life, Jenny Pickford, glass and steel

Subaru in silver oracle coating

Giant Orchid, Maylee Christie, 2010

Butterfly Seat, Richard Cresswell, UK, power coated steel

Butterfly botanica

Ear, Crispin Foy, Great Britain, 2007

iron, resin

Cafesjian Crystal Tower

stainless steel stems, Swarovski crystals, natural Armenian obsidian

Bean bag chair in the form of a tennis shoe

polyurethane, textile

Lips, sofa

Horse, Curtis Jere Artisan House, USA, 1978

At the Cascade terraces

The Cascade

The fountains are turned on during the summer months. These photos were taken in mid May. Notice the two seated male sculptures on a pedestal flanking the lower terraces. These are by Jaume Plensa, a Spanish sculptor whose works are displayed in many countries around the world. These pieces from 2012 are called, Sun, Moon, Earth. Its made of polyester, resin, fiberglass, stainless steel and has LED lights.

Glassinators, Andrew Carson

The Visitor, David Breuer Weil, UK, 2011, bronze

Divers 20th century, David Martin, Great Britain, stainless steel, edition of 15

Cafesjian Sculpture Garden

Sculpture garden on Freedom Square (in front of the Cascade)

Kiwi, Peter Woytuk, USA, 2011, aluminum

Woman Smoking, Fernando Botero, Colombia

Impala Leap, Sara Guha, Great Britain, 2005

varnished welded steel

Gatto, Fernando Botero, Colombia

Spectral Columns, John Clive

Roman Warrior, Fernando Botero, Colombia, 1985-1986

bronze, dark brown patina

The Wall, Guy Buseyne, Belgium, 1961, bronze

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