| Artist | Alexandra Manukyan | Resides | United States |
| Website | alexandramanukyan.com | Medium | Oil |
| Print Shop | alexandramanukyan.com/shop | alexandramnkn@gmail.com | |
| Representing Gallery | Abend Gallery Denver, CO. USA Lovetts Gallery Tulsa, OK. USA Modern Eden Gallery San Francisco, CA. USA | Themes | Divine feminine Wild Woman Mythology Nature Spirituality Ecological Revolution |
| Follow the Artist | Instagram | Facebook | Press | alexandramanukyan.com/publications |
About the artist
Alexandra Manukyan’s artistic journey is a tapestry woven with threads of diverse experiences and passions. Born and nurtured in the rich cultural soil of Armenia, she first honed her artistic skills at Fine Art College before furthering her education at the State Pedagogical University. However, her path took an unexpected turn upon her immigration to Los Angeles in 1990, leading her to immerse herself in the world of fashion.
In pursuit of her creative vision, Alexandra graduated from fashion school, embarking on a remarkable career as a fashion designer that spanned two decades. Alongside her ventures in fashion, she delved into the realm of Graphic Design, expanding her artistic repertoire and exploring new avenues of expression. This journey into graphic design opened doors to the entertainment industry, where Alexandra flourished as a freelance artist, crafting captivating movie posters for esteemed entertainment agencies.
Despite her success in fashion and entertainment, Alexandra’s heart remained tethered to her true passion: fine art. With unwavering determination, she returned to her roots, participating in an array of international and local solo and group exhibitions, gracing the halls of esteemed galleries and museums worldwide. Eventually, she made the courageous decision to bid farewell to the fashion and entertainment industries, dedicating herself entirely to the pursuit of fine art.
Today, Alexandra Manukyan stands as a beacon of inspiration, sharing her wealth of knowledge and expertise with emerging artists from her studio. Infusing her artwork with the technical mastery and boundless creativity cultivated over the years, she paints narratives that resonate deeply with viewers, inviting them into a world where imagination intertwines with reality. Through her evocative creations, Alexandra invites us to contemplate the intricate tapestry of human experience, transcending boundaries and illuminating the profound beauty of existence. In each stroke of her brush, Alexandra captures the essence of existence, weaving a tapestry of beauty, emotion, and profound insight.
Artwork Themes & Subject Matter
In every painting, Alexandra Manukyan invites viewers into immersive worlds brimming with stories to discover. The journey begins with the figures themselves—characters brought to life through expressive postures and adorned with garments and jewelry that she often creates by her hand. She juxtaposes the heavy with the delicate, the rigid with the fluid, crafting a dramatic interplay of contrasts that stirs a sense of profound wonder. These women embody both strength and beauty, striking a delicate balance between grace and power. Their commanding presence draws you in, only to challenge your perceptions. The environments they inhabit are rich, layered, and mysterious, with subtle details that beckon the viewer to delve deeper, uncovering ever more meaning and nuance.
Press
Alexandra Manukyan’s paintings have been featured in notable magazines and books including Beautiful Bizarre Magazine, American Art Collector Magazine, Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine, Poets and Artists Magazine, The Guide Artist, Miroir Magazine, Art Renewal Center Yearly Publication, Juxtapoz Magazine, Warholian, Women of Wonder Book, and Tat Max Magazine
Upcoming Exhibitions
| When | Exhibition | Gallery |
| April 2026 | Solo exhibition: “Yet to be announced” | Abend Gallery Denver, CO. USA |
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Education
2002-2004
UCLA extensions, Los Angeles. Studied GRAPHIC DESIGN
1992-1994
Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, Los Angeles. Majored in FASHION DESIGN
1985-1990
State Pedagogical University ( Kh.Abovian ). Yerevan/Armenia. Majored in TEACHING FINE ARTS
1978-1982
College of Fine Arts and Design ( P.Terlemezian ). Yerevan/Armenia. Majored in FINE ARTS/GRAPHIC DESIGN
Teaching: 2012_Present Mentoring Emerging Artists internationally
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2025
ELYSIAN REFLECTIONS, Abend Gallery, Denver, CO. United States
2022
LUMINESCENCE, Abend Gallery, Denver, CO. United States
2021
WHERE THE WINDS MAY TAKE YOU, Abend Gallery, Denver, CO. United States
2019
REALISM, REVERIES & RHAPSODY, Lovetts Gallery, Tulsa, OK. United States
2018
EVOLUTION, SOL ART Gallery, Dublin, Ireland
2017
REPLICATION TERMINUS, Bash Fine Art Gallery, Las Vegas, NV. United States
2016
PROPHECIES UNHEEDED, Copro Gallery, Santa Monica, CA. United States
2015
ORACLE OF EXTINCTION, Copro Gallery, Santa Monica, CA. United States
2014
BEAUTIFUL DISASTER, Corey Helford Gallery, Culver City, CA. United States
2013
SINE QUA NONE, Paul Booth’s Last Rites Gallery, New York, NY. United States
2012
SECRETS AND CONFESSION, La Luz de Jesus Gallery, Los Angeles, CA. United States
2011
LOVE IS A BATTLE FIELD, Silvana Gallery, Los Angeles, CA. United States
2008
NEW RENESANCE, Barnsdall Hall , Los Angeles, CA. United States
Selected Group Exhibitions
2025
BFF, MODERN PORTRAITS, 33Contemporary Gallery Palm Beach Art & Design Showroom, Miami, FL. United States
UNVEILED, Galleri Ramfjord, Oslo, Norway
EUTIERRIA & SOLASTALGIA, Musonium Gallery, Palm Springs, CA. United States
BLOOM a Flower Show, Rehs Contemporary Gallery, New York, NY. United States
GROUP EXHIBITION, Galleri RAMFJORD, Oslo, Norway
BETWEEN THE TIDES, California Art Club Gallery at The Old Mill, San Marino, CA. United States
114Th GOLD MEDAL EXHIBITION, VEFA Gallery, Torrance, CA. United States
MAGIC Portrait show13, Modern Eden Gallery, San Francisco, CA. United States
DREAMLAND AWAITS, curated by Beautiful Bizarre Magazine, Corey Helford Gallery, Culver City, CA. United States
2024
113th ANNUAL GOLD MEDAL EXHIBITION, Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University, Orange, CA. United States
PARACOSMIC ESCAPE, curated by Beautiful Bizarre Magazine and directed by Musonium Gallery, Modern Eden Gallery
CRYSTAL PERSUASION, Lovetts Gallery, Tulsa, OK. United States
THE PORTRAIT SHOW 12: MITH, Modern Eden Gallery, San Francisco, CA. United States
PRECIOUS METAL, Modern Eden Gallery, San Francisco, CA. United States
CONTEMPORARY FIGURATION, Abend Gallery, Denver, CO. United States
2023
16th International ARC Salon Exhibition hosted by Sotheby’s NY. United States
2022
BRAVEHEART, Lovetts Gallery, Tulsa OK. United States
WORLD ALMANAC, Lovetts Gallery, Tulsa OK. United States
111th ANNUAL GOLD MEDAL, Bowers Museum Santa Ana CA. United States
HALCYON DAYS, curated by Beautiful Bizarre Magazine Modern Eden Gallery, San Francisco, CA. United States
32nd ANNUAL MINI SHOW, Abend Gallery, Denver, CO. United States
2021
SMALL WORKS, StoneSparrow Gallery, New York, NY. United States
5th ANNUAL NATIONAL JURIED EXHIBITION, Wausau Museum, Wausau, WI. United States
MAKE IT REAL (Photo and Hyper Realism, curated by David Willson (IBEX Collection)
THE DEVIL IN THE DETAILS, StoneSparrow Gallery, New York, NY. United States
QUEST FOR THE MODERN FIGURE, 33 Contemporary Gallery, Chicago, IL. United States
URBAN PORTRAIT, StoneSparrow Gallery, New York, NY. United States
CANDLES and FIRETROWERS, Lovetts Gallery, Tulsa, OK. United States
2020
BONES, Lovetts Gallery, Tulsa, OK. United States
CONTEMPORARY NARRATIVES, StoneSparrow Gallery, New York, NY. United States
SUPERHERO, StoneSparrow Gallery, New York, NY. United States
SMALL WORKS, Lovetts Gallery, Tulsa, OK. United States
109th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition, Hilbert Museum of California Art at Chapman University, Orange, CA. United States
LA ART SHOW, Rehs Contemporary Gallery, Los Angeles, CA. United States
2019
CONTEMPORARY REALISM, 1261 Gallery, Denver, CO. United States
MODERN EDEN Gallery, San Francisco, CA. United States
MONIKER Art Fair, curated by THINKSPACE GALLERY, London, England
PAINTING THE FIGURE NOW, Zhou B Art Center, Chicago, IL. United States
12” x 12” works, curated by THINKSPACE GALLERY, Chicago, IL. United States
SECONDARY MEANINGS: Figural Diptychs, ZhouB Art Center, Chicago, IL. United States
12” x 12” works, curated by THINKSPACE GALLERY, New Orleans, LA. United States
PAINTING THE FIGURE NOW, Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art, WI. United States
12” x 12” works, curated by THINKSPACE GALLERY, Heron Arts, San Francisco, CA. United States
THE IMAGINARY, Carnegie Museum, Oxnard, CA. United States
I OBSERVE, Rehs Contemporary Gallery, NY. United States
PAINTING TODAY, MEAM, European Museum of Modern Art, Barcelona, Spain
ADORN ME, curated by Carol Hodes and Didi Menendez, online exhibition
LA ArtShow, Rehs Contemporary Gallery, Los Angeles, CA. United States
2018
SCOPE, Miami Art Basel Week. Curated by THINKSPACE gallery. Miami, FL. United States
Museum of Art and History (MOAH), Curated by THINKSPACE gallery. Lancaster, CA. United States
REAR WINDOW, Lovetts Gallery, Tulsa, OK. United States
EPHEMERAL, Modern Eden Gallery, San Francisco, CA. United States
Rubicon online exhibition featuring works of imaginative realism, IX Gallery
SECRETS OF TWISTED AND INTWINED, RJD Gallery, New York, NY. United States
107th Annual Gold Medal Exhibition, Natural History Museum, CA. United States
VISION OF VENUS, Zhou B Art Center, Chicago, IL. United States
2017
SHE LOVES COLLECTIVE, Los Angeles, CA. United States
2016
FAHRENHEIT 451, Lovetts Gallery, Tulsa, OK. United States
105th Annual Gold Medal exhibition, Autry Museum, Los Angeles, CA. United States
TATTOO, Abend Gallery, Denver, CO. United States
BEINART COLLECTIVE, Copro Gallery, Santa Monica, CA. United States
2015
SUBJECTIVE TRUTHS, Carnegie Art Museum, Oxnard, CA. United States
LE PETITE FOUR, Friends of Lion Gallery, Sydney, Australia
PHANTASTISCHE VENUS, Altes Rathaus, Viechtach, Germany
THE BIRDS, Lovetts Gallery, Tulsa, OK. United States
104th Annual Gold Medal exhibition, Fisher Museum, Los Angeles, CA. United States
THE DIRTY SHOW, International Erotic Art Exhibition, Feature Exhibition, Detroit, MI. United States
2014
RUNNUNG WITH SCISSORS, Kwan Fong Gallery, Thousand Oaks, CA. United States
FANTASY FAIR, Bash Contemporary Gallery, San Francisco, CA. United States
20th ANNIVERSARY, Copro Gallery, Santa Monica, CA. United States
ART COLLECTOR STARTER KIT, Corey Helford Gallery, Culver City, CA. United States
THE ANNIVERSARY SHOW, Last Rites, New York, NY. United States
FUTUROLOGY, Copro Gallery, Santa Monica, CA. United States
ART COLLECTOR STARTER KIT, Corey Helford Gallery, Culver City, CA. United States
THE MAN SHOW, Kwang Wong Gallery, Thousand Oaks, CA. United States
2012
THE ILLUMINATION, Copro Gallery. Santa Monica, CA. United States
TABBOO, Paul Booth’s Last Rites Gallery, New York, NY. United States
I WANT TO BE FIRST, Kat Von D’s Wonderland Gallery, Los Angeles, CA. United States
2011
BEAUTY IN NATURE, Silvana Gallery, Los Angeles, CA. United States
BEYOND EDEN, represented by La Luz de Jesus Gallery at Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery at Barnsdall hall, Los Angeles, CA. United States
THE POWER OF ART AND MUSIC, the 6th annual international exhibition, Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America, Los Angeles, CA
2007
23-24 Memorial Art Exhibition, Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery at Barnsdall Hall, Los Angeles, CA. United States
