Comments on: Un-hate a Turk Today, An Unconventional Genocide Commemoration

By: hv

hv — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 20:36:43 +0000

Micha,
That’s an interesting interpretation but you need to remember that 1969 was another generation and Armenian Americans were at the forefront of the Armenian Genocide recognition movement (in fact, we began it) and people were still grappling with feelings about recognition and the Genocide.
Also, the medium of “protest” is not usually an internal expression as much as an external one which educates others (or demands change). But, then again…it is art and many interpretations are always welcome as long as they’re grounded in the work and its context (or lack of context).

By: Armenian Blog Roundup: April 24… « The Armenian Observer Blog

Armenian Blog Roundup: April 24… « The Armenian Observer Blog — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:39:11 +0000

[...] Hrag Vartanian has recalled the protest/performance staged by the Armenian American artist Onnig Kardash on April 24, 1969 in front of the St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral in Manhatten’s Murray Hill neighborhood. The artists stood with a poster “Un-hate a turk”, thus “underscoring the need for love in the face of hate”, the blogger writes. [...]

By: Micha M

Micha M — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:33:38 +0000

I think Onnig Kardash was addressing this banner to himself. I do not know any Armenian who doesn’t approve a sentiment of “unforgiveness” towards Turks. Some can name it “hatred”, some can name it “rancoeur”. Whatever! But this is a common issue. And by bringing this subject in the public space, the authour certainly was questioning himself by inviting others to do the same. It’s much easier to find replies with a bunch of folks than alone. Excellent idea by the way! Provocative but excellent!

By: Global Voices Online » Armenia: April 24 — Genocide Memorial Day

Global Voices Online » Armenia: April 24 — Genocide Memorial Day — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:42:38 +0000

[...] identity of most Armenians, especially in the Diaspora. Nevertheless, remembers Hrag Vartanian, who posts a photograph of Armenian-American artist, Kardash Onnig, holding up a sign reading “Un-Hate a Turk This [...]

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By: Onnik Krikorian

Onnik Krikorian — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:17:14 +0000

Have you read Kardash Onnig’s book written while he lived for a year in Shushi? It was called “A Fool’s Guide to the Caucasus” or something and the chapter I read was very hard-hitting. Would like to know if it’s available online anywhere.

By: Armenia & the South Caucasus | The Caucasian Knot » Blog Archive » Unconventional Genocide Commemoration

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:34:03 +0000

[...] Hrag Vartanian remembers an unconventional action staged thirty-nine years ago by American-Armenian artist Kardash Onnig outside an Armenian Church in New York. The protest which called on ethnic Armenians to “Un-hate a Turk” was held on 24 April, the day Armenians worldwide remember the 1915 Armenian Genocide. April 24 is the traditional day to commemorating the victims of the Armenian Genocide, Kardash’s protest shocked many Armenian Americans who were angry and confused at the radical protest on such a solemn day. [...]

By: Global Voices Online » Armenia: Alternative Genocide Action

Global Voices Online » Armenia: Alternative Genocide Action — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:29:22 +0000

[...] Vartanianremembers an unconventional action staged thirty-nine years ago by American-Armenian artist Kardash Onnig outside an Armenian Church in New York. The protest which [...]