YEREVAN, MAY 10, NOYAN TAPAN. Students' arts exhibition dedicated to Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War, organized jointly by the UN Office in Armenia and Yerevan State Academy of Arts was opened today. More than 100 works of art, including graphics, paintings, batiks, ceramics, gobelins and statues were displayed at the UN House and attracted attention of students, professors, international community, civil society groups, media and general public. Dafina Gercheva, UN Resident Coordinator said: "These talented and bright pieces of art highlight how young generation understands the essence of maintaining peace throughout the world and pays tribute to all those who lost their lives during that terrible war." "The initiative of giving the young artists a chance to exhibit their works in the UN House is a great opportunity for them. It not only encourages but empowers them. Also in this way they can learn more about UN values", said the rector of the Yerevan State Academy of Arts Mr. Aram Isabekyan. According to press release of UN, this is already the second such exhibition and several others are planned for 2010. The series are within the framework of the "International Year of Youth: Dialogue and Mutual Understanding" and "International Year of Rapprochement of Cultures"."

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