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He moved to Europe with the eruption of the Lebanese civil war, and would live and exhibit in many cities, including Paris and Athens, where he gained popularity with an international audience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"we-are-family","title":"We Are Family","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHrair Diarbekirian\u003c\/strong\u003e    36x36(in)    91.44x91.44(cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcrylic \u0026amp; Oil on Canvas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e“We Are Family” by Hrair Diarbekirian is a luminous tribute to feminine power, cultural heritage, and spiritual unity. The painting presents five women adorned in traditional Armenian garments, rendered with ornamental detail and symbolic harmony. Their elongated necks, closed eyes, and gentle postures evoke peace, wisdom, and timeless grace. The positioning—interlinked hands, protective gestures, and mirrored compositions—suggests a sacred familial structure, one passed down through generations. Behind them, a glowing green horse emerges subtly, symbolizing energy, protection, and vitality—often associated with myth and divine presence in Armenian folklore. The use of rich earth tones, gold textures, and swirling motifs captures both the intimacy of tradition and the grandeur of matriarchal strength. The work speaks to the nurturing core of society: mothers, sisters, and daughters who shape legacy through quiet resilience and cultural continuity. 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