Paylak Vanikyan is an internationally recognized Armenian contemporary artist, born on May 24, 1964, in Yerevan, Armenia. He studied at the

Terlemezian Yerevan State College of Arts from 1980 to 1984, laying the foundation for a career that would bridge Armenian artistic traditions

with contemporary post-Soviet expression. Vanikyan’s work is characterized by a dynamic use of color, texture, and form, reflecting both his

Armenian heritage and his engagement with the broader international art scene. Over the decades, he has developed a distinctive style that

combines figurative and abstract elements, exploring themes of identity, memory, and cultural continuity. Throughout his career, Vanikyan has

exhibited widely across the globe, participating in exhibitions in Europe, the United States, the Middle East, and Russia. His paintings are

included in numerous private collections and prestigious galleries, reflecting his status as one of the leading figures in post-Soviet contemporary

Art. In addition to his artistic achievements, Vanikyan has influenced emerging generations of artists through workshops, mentorship, and active

engagement with the art community. Married with two children, he continues to live and work in Yerevan, creating works that resonate both

locally and internationally, combining technical mastery with deep emotional and cultural insight.

Training: Paylak Vanikyan trained at the Terlemezian Yerevan State College of Arts in Yerevan, Armenia, from 1980 to 1984.

EXHIBITIONS :

Up to present – participation in various exhibitions, Yerevan, Armenia

2015 – Patries Van Dorst Gallery, Embassy Art Exhibition, Wassenaar, Netherlands

2014 – Yerevan, Solo Exhibition “Dalan” Art Gallery

2010 – International Exhibition, Saransk, Republic of Mordova

2008 – Art Manege, Moscow, Russia

2006 – Collectors & Le Vernissage Galleries, USA

2001 – Brussels, Belgium

2000 – Cologne, Germany

1999 – Boston, USA

1998 – International Art Expo, New York, USA

1997 – International Art Expo, Los Angeles, USA

1996 – Beirut, Lebanon

1995 – “Jansem” Art Show, Paris, France

1995 – “Hesseling and Vandenberg” Art Shows, Arnhem, Holland

1994 – “Richelieu” Art Show, Paris, France

1994 – Jerusalem, Israel

1993 – Rome, Italy

1993 – Versailles, Auction Hall “Art Drouot – Richelieu”, France

1992 – Lyon, France

1991 – Paris, France

1990 – Paris, France