Ruben Abovyan (1948–2023) was a distinguished Armenian artist born in Yerevan. He became a member of the Artists’ Union of Armenia in

1979, marking the beginning of a long and respected career within the Armenian art community. Known for his dedication to his craft and his

contribution to the development of contemporary Armenian art, Abovian earned the prestigious title of Honorable Artist of the Republic of

Armenia in 1991. Throughout his career, Abovian’s works reflected a deep understanding of Armenian artistic traditions, combined with a

unique personal vision. His paintings, characterized by [insert key styles or themes if known—e.g., expressive use of color, lyrical compositions,

depictions of Armenian landscapes or cultural motifs], earned him recognition both nationally and internationally. His legacy continues to

inspire new generations of Armenian artists, and his works remain celebrated for their cultural significance and artistic excellence.

EXHIBITIONS :

2020 – 10th Anniversary Beirut Branch

2019 – Beirut Art Fair, Beirut, Lebanon

2019 – “Daydreams on Canvas,” Beirut, Lebanon

2019 – “Contemporary Armenian Fine Art,” Kuwait

2019 – “Contemporary Armenian Fine Art,” Kuwait

2018 – “Between Heaven and Earth,” Beirut, Lebanon

2017 – “Celebration of Dreams,” Beirut, Lebanon

2016 – “Twenty Years and Beyond,” Jeweler's Souk, Solidere, Beirut, Lebanon

2016 – “Armenian Masters of Contemporary Art,” USA

2016 – Representing the book “Art Beyond Time,” Yerevan, Armenia

2015 – “Rebirth of a Nation,” Beirut Exhibition Center, Lebanon

2015 – “Inner Lighthouse,” Beirut, Lebanon

2015 – “Inner Lighthouse,” Beirut, Lebanon

2015 – “Artworks of Honorable Artists,” USA

2015 – “Art Exhibition Presented by Arame Gallery,” USA

2014 – “Beauty in the Palm,” Beirut, Lebanon

2014 – “Selected Art Works 2014,” Vienna, Austria

2014 – Affordable Art Fair, F1 Pit Building, Singapore

2014 – ArtMonaco’14, Grimaldi Forum, Monaco

2013 – 10th Anniversary of Arame Art Gallery, Yerevan, Armenia

2013 – “Sensual Revelations,” Beirut, Lebanon

2013 – Selected Art Works, Beirut, Lebanon

2013 – ArtMonaco’13, Salon d’Art Contemporain, Grimaldi Forum, Monaco

2013 – Exhibition - “Semainde de l’Excellence Franco-Arménienne,” Marseille, France

2013 – Undiscovered Treasures, Danneskiold-Samsøe Gallery, Copenhagen, Denmark

2012 – “Symphony of Colors,” Beirut, Lebanon

2012 – “Masters of Contemporary Renaissance,” Beirut, Lebanon

2012 – Grand Opening of Arame Art Gallery’s New Branch, Yerevan, Armenia

2011 – UNESCO Palace with Arame Gallery, Beirut, Lebanon

2010 – Art Center of Haigazian University, Beirut, Lebanon

2010 – New Masterpieces of Arame Gallery, Yerevan, Armenia

2008 – Personal Exhibition at Arame Art Gallery, Yerevan, Armenia

2008 – International Art Expo, Las Vegas, USA

2004 – Gallery “A,” Moscow, Russia

2004 – International Artexpo, New York, USA

2003 – “Romantic Realism” at Arame Art Gallery, Yerevan, Armenia

2003 – International Artexpo, New York, USA

2002 – Wentworth Gallery, Washington, USA

2001 – Artexpo, New York, USA

2000 – Artexpo, Las Vegas, USA

1998 – Artexpo, New York, USA

1998 – Salon Hotel Renaissance, Dubai, UAE

1997 – Galerie Mouvances, Paris, France

1997 – Noah’s Ark Art Gallery, Beirut, Lebanon

1996 – Post-Soviet Painting, Beirut, Lebanon

1996 – Espace Berthelot, Lyon, France

1996 – AGBU Demirdjian Center, Dbayeh, Lebanon

1996 – Gallery of M’ARS Museum, Moscow, Russia

1995 – Espace Topalian, Geneva, Switzerland

1993 – Gallery Nikol Manoukian, New York, USA

1991 – The New Academy Gallery, London, England

1989 – Nationwide Juried Exhibition (Honorable Third Place), Moscow, Russia

1988 – Biennale International de Kosice, Czechoslovakia

1987 – La Pintura Contemporánea de Armenia, Madrid, Spain

1986 – Strana Sovetov, Moscow, Russia

1986 – Mall Galleries, London, England

1985 – Galerie Basmadjian, Paris, France

1984 – Kunst des Sowjetischen Armenians, Berlin, Germany

1984 – BIA Oberbank Hauptplatz, Vienna, Austria

1983 – Galerie ARTE, Tampere, Finland

1983 – Armenian Colors, Montreal, Canada

1978 – Molodaya Gvardia, Moscow, Russia

Galleries:

Tretiakov Modern Art Museum, Moscow, Russia.

M'ARS Modern Art Museum, Moscow, Russia.

National Museum of Fine Art, Moscow, Russia.

National Fine Art Museum, Yerevan, Armenia.

Museum of Modern Art, Yerevan, Armenia.

National Museum of Art, Tomsk, Russia.

National Museum of Fine Art, Almaty, Kazakhstan.

National Museum of Fine Art, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.