Asbed Pogarian & Ara Oshagan: A Conversation and Book Signing of “Loving Father, Bitter Son”
Armenian Arts
250 N. Orange Street
Glendale, CA 91203
The Center for Armenian Arts and Abril Bookstore are proud to present a conversation between author Asbed Pogarian and Ara Oshagan on the occasion of the release of Pogarian’s new novel, Loving Father, Bitter Son. The event will take place on Thursday May 22 at 7 pm at the Center for Armenian Arts in Glendale.
Loving Father, Bitter Son explores the complexities of human relationships within the tight-knit Ethiopian-Armenian community, set against the vibrant backdrop of Ethiopia's rich culture. Told through the eyes of Alex Doorian, the novel unfolds during Ethiopia's tumultuous post-revolutionary period in 1974, embarking on an emotionally charged journey spanning two decades and two continents.
A tale of love, betrayal, family secrets, murder, and redemption, the novel takes readers on a journey from the Asbed Pogarian bustling streets of Addis Ababa to Los Angeles and back to Ethiopia. With vividly drawn char-acters, evocative settings, and a gripping, twist-lled plot, it delivers an immersive reading experience for those who love family sagas set in culturally rich and unfamiliar backdrops.
Asbed Pogarian was born to Armenian parents in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He is a utility consultant, author, lecturer, and interpreter, currently splitting his time between his homes in La Crescenta, USA, and the village of Gosh, Armenia, where he and his wife are dedicated to youth empowerment projects. In addition to this novel, he has written three screenplays.
Ara Oshagan (born in Beirut, 1964) is a multidisciplinary artist, curator, and cultural worker who explores histories of marginalization, displacement, and identity. A descendant of communities uprooted from their indigenous land by genocide, he was himself displaced by war as a youth. Oshagan has published four monographs and has exhibited his artwork internationally. His work has been featured in the LA Times, NPR's Morning Edition, and Hyperallergic. His work is in the permanent collection of the Craft Contemporary Museum, Southeast Museum of Photography, Pasadena Armory Center for the Arts, and Modern Art Museum of Yerevan.
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