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A poster art exhibition dedicated to the Armenian capital of Yerevan opened on Tuesday at Gallery Space of the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) Armenia, the Ministry of Culture said.

Titled “A New Yerevan is Rising”, the exhibition is organized as part of the events marking the 2800th anniversary of the capital. The event features an array of posters from the late 19th century until today that were produced in and dedicated to Yerevan. The exhibition aims to show the development of Yerevan poster art, the best examples from different time periods, and to present the main trends in poster art of the past century.

Of particular interest are those posters which focus on the cultural and social spheres of Armenia’s capital. They are directly related to the city's history and cultural vitality, highlighting the everyday life and entertainment of Yerevan residents, AGBU Armenia said on Facebook.

The exhibition features pre-Soviet theatre and concert bulletins, and a variety of Soviet-era posters addressing subjects from social and 'citizen education', to film announcements and city posters. The exhibit also includes examples of contemporary Armenian poster art.

"A New Yerevan is Rising" is initiated by the Culture and Art for Peace Educational NGO and organized with the support of the Ministry of Culture and AGBU Armenia.   

The exhibition runs through 15 February.