(ARM) Gareggin - What it takes to turn the city into your own canvas

In this episode, I talk to my cousin, the incredibly talented Yerevan-based artist, Gareggin. We dive deep into his creative mind, exploring his journey from watching his grandfather's architectural designs as a child to painting massive, iconic street murals in the heart of Armenia.Gareggin opens up about the relentless, everyday drive to create, and how his style evolved from heavy, realistic oil paintings to vibrant pop-art and contemporary busts.In this episode, we cover:The evolution of Gareggin's unique artistic style and the shift toward contemporary pop-art.The story behind his mechanical "Eye" sculpture, showcased at the Venice Biennale and later sold in Dubai.A behind-the-scenes look at his massive street murals dedicated to Motherhood on Saryan Street and to Parajanov on Northern Avenue.His future plans, including a brand new studio space and a 2026 exhibition in the United States.📺 WATCH THIS EPISODE: Because we are out in the city looking at Gareggin's actual murals, I highly recommend watching this episode on Spotify to get the full visual experience!🗣️ LANGUAGE NOTE: The interview is spoken entirely in Armenian, but I have provided full English subtitles on the video so you can read along and enjoy the conversation.