For nearly seven months,
she symbolized both ancient strength and the modern Armenian spirit.
she symbolized both ancient strength and the modern Armenian spirit.
For nearly seven months, she stood not only as a symbol of Armenia’s ancient spirituality and strength but also as a bridge to the modern Armenian soul.
On September, 2024, the bronze head and hand of the goddess Anahit returned to Armenia after centuries abroad, taking their place in the History Museum of Armenia as the centerpiece of the exhibition Mother Goddess: From Anahit to Mary.
Farewell to the Goddess: Anahit Through Time
special art project
The Moment
of Farewell
of Farewell
CREATIVE
PHOTOGRAPHER
PHOTOGRAPHER
Aspo
Manukian
Manukian
What inspired me most was the combination of narratives — the image of the goddess Anahit set against the architectural details of central Yerevan, where the Armenian heritage is deeply felt.
And ultimately, for me, photography is about capturing a fleeting moment in time. This project became just that: an attempt to pause time — if only for a moment — to say goodbye.
And ultimately, for me, photography is about capturing a fleeting moment in time. This project became just that: an attempt to pause time — if only for a moment — to say goodbye.
FASHION
DESIGNER
DESIGNER
Alena
Konnova
Konnova
More than anything, it's about movement — the movement of the modern woman. Her bold stride, the click of her heels, the graceful strength of her back — the most powerful and seductive part of her silhouette.
It’s something almost intangible, yet unforgettable. You turn your head. You watch her walk away. You remember her.
It’s something almost intangible, yet unforgettable. You turn your head. You watch her walk away. You remember her.
CREATIVE
DIRECTOR | CEO
DIRECTOR | CEO
ALEX
MIRZOYAN
MIRZOYAN
As the author of the project, it was important for me to create an elegant, powerful and resilient Anahit, who walks through Yerevan not as a relic of the past, but as a living presence, imbued with the spirit of generations.
Photographer: Aspo Manukian
Videographer: Daniil Strelnikov
Dress: Moment of White | Alena Konnova
Silk Scarf "Anahit": Artuyt | Created by artist Christine Mkrtchyan in collaboration with the British Museum and the History Museum of Armenia.
Accessories: Maison Marashlyan
Art Director and Design: Yana Alikina
PR and Communications: Germaniqa
Project Author: Alex Mirzoyan
Special thanks to the History Museum of Armenia and the Cultural Development Foundation.
Videographer: Daniil Strelnikov
Dress: Moment of White | Alena Konnova
Silk Scarf "Anahit": Artuyt | Created by artist Christine Mkrtchyan in collaboration with the British Museum and the History Museum of Armenia.
Accessories: Maison Marashlyan
Art Director and Design: Yana Alikina
PR and Communications: Germaniqa
Project Author: Alex Mirzoyan
Special thanks to the History Museum of Armenia and the Cultural Development Foundation.
