Hovsep Pushman (1877 - 1966): The Armenian Spirit Hovsep Pushman was born in Dikranagerd, Armenia, in 1877—a formative experience that instilled within him a lifelong fascination with the artistic traditions of his homeland. From early on, he demonstrated exceptional talent and pursued formal training at the Imperial School of Fine Arts in Istanbul, where he honed his skills under influential instructors. This initial exposure to European art would later serve as a crucial springboard for his own distinctive style. Emigration to Chicago in 1896 marked a pivotal moment in Pushman’s life, pro…