About:

Nvard Yerkanyan is an Armenian independent graphic artist and illustrator based in Florence, Italy. She is the co-founder and curator of the WHY Graphic Design Festival in Florence and co-founder of AJZ space and curatorial art collective. Having studied Architecture (BA), Graphic Design (MA) and Cultural Criticism (MA), Nvard tries to combine all the disciplines and skills in her artistic practices. She mainly focuses on topics around urban and cultural heritage. Co-founding member of Docomomo Armenia.