Her Story
About Anna
Anna Khachatryan is a creative professional based in New York with 6-7 years of experience in art and theater stage design. Originally from Armenia, she studied for 5 years at an art university there with a focus on movies and screenwriting. After moving to the United States, she began showcasing her art in galleries across New York and Miami, as well as internationally in places like Tokyo and London. She transitioned her work into choreography, stage design, visuals, and music, creating shows in collaboration with New York theaters and ballet companies. A key achievement was her solo exhibition at the National Art Club in New York at age 25, where she displayed her art on the same floor as Andy Warhol. She was previously a member of a photography association in Armenia and has partnered with nonprofit cancer foundations and ballet companies for fundraising and performances. She attributes her success to persistence, refusing to accept no as an answer, and emphasizes quality in her work while advising others not to rush projects.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Anna
01What do you attribute your success to?
I don't take no for an answer. Anytime you say no, I understand yes. I don't accept it, and in my mind, I don't even get upset anymore when someone says no, because I say, oh my gosh, yeah, he says yes for me. My character is just no is no longer existing.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Don't push anything, and it happens at the time when the time comes. You're not late anywhere, it just will happen when time comes. Don't rush for anything, don't worry.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Don't try to do too much network because that doesn't always be what you need. Don't get lost in networking events. There are only a few people that can really help you. It's about quality not quantity. Be very honest. Trust yourself, and if it's really meant to happen, it will happen. Don't push something that is maybe even not yours. Just be yourself.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
AI evolving is changing everything and people don't want to do real art with paper, print, props anymore. For good quality art, AI should be banned as human mind is the strongest and most important thing.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Quality. I used to rush certain projects without thinking of their quality. Today, for me, is number one while you're at the work life is the quality. Provide good quality for people.
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