Robert Michael Shapazian

Background

Shapazian, Robert Michael was born on November 3, 1942 in Fresno, California, United States. Son of Ara Michael and Margaret (Azhderian) Shapazian.

Education

Bachelor, University of California, 1964; AM, Harvard University, 1965; Doctor of Philosophy in Renaissance English and Fine Arts, Harvard University, 1970.

Career

Design associate, Arthur Elrod Associations, Los Angeles, 1971-1973; vice president, El Mar Corp, Fresno, California, 1973-1987; director, art director, The Lapis Press, Venice, California, since 1987. Member photographic forum San Francisco Museum Art, 1982-1985, Museum Modern Art, New York City, 1985. Member photographic committee Metropolitan Museum Art, New York City, 1994.

Associate Gagosian Gallery, New York City.

Achievements

• Robert Michael Shapazian has been listed as a noteworthy Publishing executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Fresno, California, 1980-1982, Film Forum, Los Angeles, 1984-1986, Grunwald Center for Graphic Arts, University of California at Los Angeles, since 1996. Member Harvard Club (New York City).

Interests

• Avocations: twentieth century art, illustrated books, experimental photography.

Connections

Father:

Ara Michael Shapazian

Mother:

Margaret (Azhderian) Shapazian