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Arthour (Արթաուըր)
Born	Arthur Hakobyan June 22, 2001 Gyumri, Armenia
Occupation(s)	Graphic Designer, Author, Director
Years active	2013–present
Known for	Founder of the Cultural Channel (Armenia), author of "Don't Become a Designer"
Notable work	"Don't Become a Designer", numerous posters, and book covers

Arthour , founder of the Cultural Channel (Armenia), graphic designer, painter, director, and author of the book *"Don't Become a Designer"*.^[1].

Born on June 22, 2001, in Gyumri. In 2016, graduated from the Hrant Matevosyan Basic School in Yerevan, and in 2022 graduated with honors from the Film Directing Department of the Yerevan State College of Culture. He is the first Armenian in his age group to be licensed by Adobe. He has been recognized as a Young Cultural Artist by the French-Armenian Cultural Society.^[2]

Started his television career in 2014 by founding the Cultural Channel (Armenia), producing over fifty documentaries and cultural programs. He also led the "Cultural Channel Awards" (A21TV AWARD).^[3] For his contributions to television and the promotion of Armenian cultural values, he was awarded a special certificate of appreciation by Armenia's former Minister of Culture, Armen Amiryan.^[4]

As a dubbing actor, he has voiced several international films, including:

• "Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes"
• "Big Eyes"
• "Sergei Parajanov: Maestro"
• "The Painter"
• "Amy Winehouse"
• "I See You"
• "Before Dawn"
• "Stones Unnoticed on the Road"

Collaborated with several local radio stations, voicing radio theater productions, preparing programs, and creating advertisements. In collaboration with Public Radio of Armenia, he developed the television version of the radio program "Poetry," serving as editor and director.

On Cultural Radio, he hosts the program "Good Night, Little Ones."

Began his design career in 2015, working as a senior and lead designer for leading Armenian companies. During this time, he has created over two hundred design works, including posters, branding materials, and social campaigns. He is the author of numerous posters and book covers.

In 2022, held a solo exhibition at the **"Hay Art" Cultural Center**, showcasing posters dedicated to Armenian films and social themes.^[5]

He is the author of the book *"Don't Become a Designer"*, which has received significant attention from readers and the press.^[6][7][8][9]

Started writing at a young age. Since 2016, he has been reading works by Armenian writers and his own creations on radio and television. Released his first album, *"Promise to the Homeland"*, at the end of 2021, followed by *"Debris"* in March 2024.

His works have been frequently published in print media and online platforms. In 2022, he signed a contract with the international company **"Distro"**, becoming one of their artists. The company handles the distribution and promotion of his recordings.^[10]

He has performed on several stages, including the **"Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall"** and the **"Arno Babajanyan Concert Hall"**.