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Yousuf Karsh, master photographer of the 20th century

A Statue of Yousuf Karsh is Unveiled

Statue of Yousuf Karsh Embassy of the Republic of Armenia
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“On June 9th, 2017, on the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Canada and 150th Anniversary of Canada’s Confederation, the unveiling ceremony of the statue of Yousuf Karsh, Canadian-Armenian world-renowned portrait photographer took place in the downtown of the Canadian capital of Ottawa, on Confederation Boulevard. The ribbon was cut by Armen Yeganian, the Ambassador of Armenia to Canada, George J. Furey, the Speaker of the Senate of Canada and the author of the statue, famous Canadian-Armenian sculptor Megerditch Tarakdjian.”

“The Ambassador noted that the presence of the statue of Yousuf Karsh in downtown Ottawa will always be one of the most beautiful symbols of the Armenian-Canadian friendly relations.”

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Bust of Yousuf Karsh Embassy of the Republic of Armenia

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