Diana Markosian, 1989
Writers · January 1, 1989
Diana Markosian
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Diana Markosian is 37 years old, born January 1, 1989 in United States · Capricorn.
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About
Diana Markosian uses staged photography and video to excavate family trauma across continents. Born in 1989, the American documentary photographer and filmmaker is known for photo essays like Inventing My Father (2013–2014), exploring her relationship with her absent dad, and 1915 (2015), documenting Armenian genocide survivors. Her project Santa Barbara, published by Aperture, reconstructs her mother's Soviet-to-American journey through the lens of a 1980s soap opera. As a Capricorn, she channels introspective precision into deeply personal work.
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Biography
Diana Markosian constructs intimate family narratives through documentary photography, video, and narrative text. Born in 1989 in the US, she is an artist of Armenian descent who works across multiple mediums as a photographer, writer, and filmmaker. Markosian gained recognition for Inventing My Father (2013–2014), a photo essay examining her relationship with her father, and 1915 (2015), which documents the lives of Armenian genocide survivors and their displacement. Her most ambitious work, Santa Barbara, published by Aperture, reimagines her mother's migration from post-Soviet Russia to America, inspired by an 1980s American soap opera. The project uses staged photographs and narrative video to shift perspective—for the first time, Markosian relates to her mother as a woman rather than a parent, grappling with the sacrifices her mother endured to achieve American citizenship. As a writer and visual artist, she brings emotional depth and historical specificity to personal and collective memory. Her Life-Path number 11 reflects her role as a visionary storyteller, channeling intuition and spiritual insight into documentation of diaspora, loss, and resilience. Based in the US, Markosian's work bridges Armenian heritage and American experience, exploring how identity forms across borders and generations.
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Trivia
- Inventing My Father (2013–2014) emerged from Markosian's attempt to understand her father's absence—a foundational project that established her signature blend of personal inquiry and visual essay.
- 1915 directly engages with Armenian genocide history, centering survivor testimonies and the lands from which they were displaced.
- Santa Barbara reconstructs Markosian's mother's Soviet-to-American journey by staging photographs inspired by 1980s American soap operas, blending family archive with fictional narrative.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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- Jung Chae-yeonOx · 1997
- Charithra ChandranOx · 1997
CHALLENGING
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
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Frequently asked
- How old is Diana Markosian?
- Diana Markosian is 37 years old (born January 1, 1989).
- When is Diana Markosian's birthday?
- Diana Markosian was born on January 1, 1989.
- What is Diana Markosian's zodiac sign?
- Diana Markosian is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1989.
- What is Diana Markosian's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Diana Markosian was born in 1989, the year of the Earth Snake.
- Where is Diana Markosian from?
- Diana Markosian is from United States.
- What does Diana Markosian do?
- Diana Markosian is a writer.
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