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The Directorate of Secondary General Education of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports and Youth, in collaboration with the Pierides Museum - Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation and the Latino Representative in the House of Representatives, on the occasion of the publication of the book "Armand Tziozefen 1931-2011", organized the opening of an exhibition of paintings and personal objects of the artist entitled "Armand Tziozefen 1931-2011". The opening ceremony took place at the Pierides Museum in Larnaca yesterday, Tuesday, February 15, 2022. The exhibition will be open until Friday, March 11, during the Museum's opening hours and days. Peter Asjian, greetings from the Latino Representative in the House of Representatives Ms. Antonella Madovanis and, on behalf of Dr. Kyprianos D. Louis, Director of Secondary General Education and General Coordinator for Religious Group Issues, from Dr. Antonia Loizou, JMG of Literary Studies, on behalf of Dr. Kyprianos D. Louis, Director of Secondary General Education and General Coordinator for Religious Group Issues. During the inauguration, the publication "Armand Tziozefen 1931-2011" was presented to the attendees, which was the result of the cooperation between the Press and Information Office (PIO) and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports and Youth (MPEY) in the framework of the presentation of renowned artists from the religious groups of Cyprus.
Mr. Peter Asjian welcomed the guests to the Museum and gave the floor to Mrs. Antonella Mantovani, who in her address thanked the Pierides Museum for hosting the exhibition and pointed out that the publication and exhibition "Armand Giozephene 1931-2011", present in a comprehensive way the multifaceted contribution of Armandos to Cypriot music, his love for painting and engraving, as well as his pioneering work in aeromodelling in Cyprus. Finally, he thanked all those who contributed to the realization of the publication and the organization of the exhibition: "The Republic of Cyprus, having signed the Framework Convention on National Minorities of the Council of Europe and the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages, has actively undertaken the contractual obligation to protect, support and strengthen the Religious Groups of Cyprus. In the context of this policy, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports and Youth, stands in support of every effort that systematically promotes, promotes and fosters the preservation of the cultural heritage of the Latins, a heritage that is an integral part of the cultural heritage of Cyprus as a whole." Finally, he pointed out that the hosting of this exhibition in Larnaca will give Larnaca residents and especially the members of the Latin community of Larnaca the opportunity to get to know the life and artistic work of a prominent personality of our country.
The brief greetings were followed by a tour of the Museum's premises and a tour - presentation of the publication by Dr. Antonia Loizou, JMG of Literature, and Dr. Poppy Theofanous, Officer of the Office of the Director of Secondary General Education.
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Armand Tziozefen - Short biography
Armand Tziozefen was born in Nicosia on 17 December 1931.
He came from a musical family with a long tradition. He attended the Pancyprian Gymnasium (1945-1951). Although his love for music manifested itself from the early years of his life, his father did not encourage him to pursue it professionally. He studied engineering by correspondence at the University of Beirut.
In 1952 he was appointed an engineer at the Water Development Department. For the first few years he worked for the Famagusta and Ayia Napa water system and then travelled all over Cyprus for his work needs. This obligation brought him closer to the Cypriot countryside, which he depicts in a large series of watercolours.
His systematic involvement with painting, as he stated, began in 1958. From this period until his death, he would paint, play music and engage in aeromodelling.
His love of painting and printmaking led him to Pietro Vanucci's Perugino Academy of Fine Arts (a school of art since the 16th century) in Italy, where for two consecutive summers (1988 and 1989) he attended nude and etching classes. On completion of his studies, he was awarded first prize in woodcutting (medal and diploma).
His musical talent emerged early. As he states, "I am a performer and a composer. I have been involved in New Cypriot singing, have four awards to my credit and a discography with Columbia." His musical compositions have been released on vinyl all over Cyprus and abroad.
He has also been involved in aeromodelling, an activity very distinct and completely different from music and art.
He died in Nicosia in 2011.
(MB/IK)
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