Artist

Varujan Boghosian

Portrait of Varujan Boghosian
Portrait of Varujan Boghosian

American, 1926–2020

Varujan Boghosian was an American Surrealism artist. 1 work is cataloged here, principally at Museum of Modern Art. Varujan Boghosian was born in New Britain.

Varujan Yegan Boghosian (1926 New Britain, Connecticut - September 21, 2020) was an American artist, best known for his sculptures and assemblages. During his career, he held teaching positions at the University of Florida, Cooper Union, Pratt Institute, Yale University, Brown University and Dartmouth College. At Dartmouth, Boghosian was a member of the art faculty from 1968 to 1995.

He was awarded an endowed position as the George Frederick Jewett Professor of Art in 1982. Boghosian retired from Dartmouth in 1995 and had since continued his work as a practicing artist up until his death. He was survived by his only daughter, Heidi Boghosian, a lawyer, author and activist

Works by Varujan Boghosian

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