Manoukian was born in Eaubonne, near Paris, next to the beautiful forest of Montmorency. Since he was fourteen he regularly attended Madame Nalbandian’s courses at the L’Ecole des Beaux Art de Paris (1950-55).

Following the example of Sonia Delaunay, Raoul Dufy and other “great” painters, he created textile design sketches as well as scarves for major fashion houses such as Dior, St. Laurent, Cardin, Gucci and Givenchy. Manoukian has also designed sets and costumes for ballets such as “The Tales of Mother Goose”.

His art is tinged with a happy and peaceful quality, a weightless and clear world that vibrates harmoniously through a kind and merry light. Manoukian has left the city and currently lives on a farm in northern Burgundy, in one of the rustic green landscapes that represent both his inspiration and his ideal. He has had numerous exhibitions since 1954 in France, Japan and the United States.