The 4th of May marks 20 years since the death of a painter of Ethiopian and Armenian descent, Alexander “Skunder” Boghossian. Skunder was one of Ethiopia’s best-known contemporary artists and his work was exhibited internationally. On the anniversary of his death, here we provide a brief highlight of Skunder Boghossian’s life and legacy. Skunder Boghossian – Red Snaper, oil on canvas, 122 x 112 cm (sotheby’s)Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe! The artist’s real name was Eskunder (Alexander) Boghossian, but he used the shortened form of the name, Skunder, which became his name.

Source: Ethiopian News May 03, 2023 23:50 UTC