Mihran HAKOBYAN (b. 1984), On the Shore, 2026

brass, stone, approx. 37.5 x 14 x 11 cm, signed on the sculpture: Mihran 2026

He was born in 1984 in Armenia. From 2000 to 2006, he studied at the Department of Sculpture at the State Academy of Fine Arts in Armenia, graduating with honors. As a student, he participated in various student exhibitions and competitions. After graduation, he actively participated in national exhibitions. He works in wood, stone, and bronze. As a sculptor, he has participated in open-air events. In 2014, he created the world’s first Wikipedia monument, which stands in Słubice (Lubuskie Province, Poland). He also works in painting, graphic art, and animation. As a director, animator, and screenwriter, he has created several animated films that have been screened at various film festivals. One of his films won the Audience Award in Moscow.