Exhibition “Armin T. Wegner: Eyewitness of the Armenian Genocide” in Stockholm
The exhibition “Armin T. Wegner: Eyewitness of the Armenian Genocide” opened in the Armémuseum of Stockholm on August 25. Around thirty photos taken by Wegner are on display, accompanied by the author’s notes and explanations, Armenian Foreign Ministry said.
The exhibition was organized by joint efforts of the Embassy of Armenia in Sweden, the Armémuseum, and armenica.org organization as part of the Armenian Genocide Centennial commemorative events in Sweden.
The opening ceremony was attended by Deputy Speaker of Parliament Mr. Björn Söder, Parliamentary Group Leader of Christian Democrats Mr. Andreas Carlson, other MPs, ambassadors accredited to Sweden, public, political and cultural figures, journalists, representatives of the Armenian community. Speeches were made by the Director of Armémuseum Mrs. Eva-Sofie Ernstelle and historian Vahagn Avedian.
The exhibition will last for three months.
The Armémuseum is one of the leading cultural institutions of Stockholm. It is included in compulsory educational programs.