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Ruben Malayan (1971) is an artist, photographer, and art director.  Having completed his studies in Yerevan, Armenia, he holds a Degree in Painting from Terlemezian Art College, and a Degree in Graphics from the State Institute of Fine Arts.

For the past few years, Ruben has been working on 'The Art of Armenian Calligraphy' (Arm. 'ՀԱՅԿԱԿԱՆ ԳԵՂԱԳՐՈՒԹՅԱՆ  ԱՐՎԵՍՏ'), a book focusing on the history and evolution of Armenian calligraphic tradition. His main goal is to prepare the necessary grounds for the re-introduction of calligraphy studies in the educational system of Armenia and the Diaspora. Ruben's work has been chosen to represent Armenian Calligraphy in 'The World Encyclopedia of Calligraphy: The Ultimate Compendium on the Art of Fine Writing-History, Craft, Technique' (Sterling Publishing, 2011). He is responsible for drawing and providing the text for the entire Armenian section of the book.

Ruben Malayan is also the founder of "Armenian Genocide in Contemporary Graphic & Art Posters", which has received considerable acclaim in books and magazines worldwide, as well as  coverage in the international press. He exhibits art both locally, and abroad.

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