President Vahagn Khachaturyan’s telegram of condolence on the passing of Mari Hovelyan-Hakobyan

“I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of artist Mari Hovelyan-Hakobyan.

Mari Hovelyan was a vibrant personality in our cultural life. As a creator and dedicated artist, she served Armenian visual arts for decades, enriching it with her distinctive palette and unique style.

Together with her husband, People’s Artist of Armenia Hakob Hakobyan, Mari Hovelyan represented a talented couple and two strong individuals whose lives and creative paths stood as a testament to their unwavering devotion to art, their commitment, and their mission to build a cultural heritage.

I extend my condolences to the artist’s family, relatives, friends, and the art-loving public.

May the bright memory of Mari Hovelyan-Hakobyan live on forever.”