Photography and Poetry Converge in "Remain in Light"
This collection, edited by Gassia Armenian and published by the Fowler Museum at UCLA, endeavors to visualize the contemporary Armenian experience in the homeland and in Los Angeles, home to the largest Armenian population in the diaspora.
The first wave of immigrants came to California in the late 1800s; the second was spurred by the Armenian genocide of 1915. Further Armenian migrants, from Soviet Armenia, the Middle East, Iran and other countries, continue to find solace, pride and connection in the traditions, customs, religion, language and memories they brought with them.
Author's summary: A portrait of Armenian identity in motion.