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interview Interview | Varem-Marem: Revamping Gyumri’s Art Scene The cultural capital of Armenia, Gyumri, is home to Varem-Marem, a tourist favorite spot, both a gift shop and an art studio. In this exclusive interview with h-pem, its founder Mikayel Vardparonyan shares the story of how Varem-Marem came to be, its collection of memories, and how a stray dog became the mascot of their store.