About
Raphy Sarkissian is an independent scholar and art advisor, whose recent writings on art include essays for exhibition catalogues, monographs and exhibition reviews.
After experimenting with photography in Milan and matriculating at the International Center of Photography in New York, Sarkissian pursued fine arts at New York University, studying under Judith Barry, Peter Campus and Roselee Goldberg.
Soon after completing his Master of Arts at New York University, he advanced his studies of art history at Columbia University and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York.
He has taught at New Paltz State University of New York and Pace University and is currently affiliated with the School of Visual Arts in New York.
Sean Scully, Tower Two Holes, 2021. Corten steel, 9.8 by 3.9 by 3.9 ft. (300 by 120 by 120 cm). Exhibited in "Sean Scully: Standing on the Land," Pilane Sculpture Park, Klövedal, Sweden, May 15 through September 26, 2021. © Sean Scully. Courtesy of Sean Scully Studio.