King of Spades – Alexander Tamanyan

A great 20th-century architect, founder of modern Armenian architecture, and author of Yerevan’s master plan.
The statue of Alexander Tamanyan, unveiled in 1974, stands in the center of Yerevan, in front of the Cascade complex. Address: 10 Moskovyan Street.
Authors: sculptor Artashes Hovsepyan and architect Seda Petrosyan.

King of Diamonds – Avetik Isahakyan

Armenian poet, prose writer, publicist, and public figure.

The statue of Avetik Isahakyan, erected in 1965, is located on the Circular Boulevard near the Yeritasardakan metro station.

Authors: sculptor Sargis Baghdasaryan and architect Liparit Sadoyan.

King of Clubs – Komitas (Soghomon Soghomonyan)

Founder of Armenian musicology; outstanding composer, scholar-folklorist, singer, choir conductor, teacher. Vardapet.

The statue of Komitas, unveiled in 1988, stands in the park of the Yerevan State Conservatory.

Authors: sculptor Ara Harutyunyan and architect Feniks Darbinyan.

King of Hearts – Martiros Saryan

Painter, graphic artist, one of the founders of the Armenian national painting school; master of landscape and still life, stage designer and illustrator.

The statue of Martiros Saryan, erected in 1986, stands in Saryan Park, often called Vernissage – a place where weekend art fairs take place.

Authors: sculptor Levon Tokmajyan and architect Artur Tarkhanyan.