(MENAFN- AzerNews)
By Lama Ismayilova
The Russian State Museum of Oriental Arts has showcased works by
Azerbaijani sculptors, restored with the support of the Heydar
Aliyev Foundation, Azernews reports, citing .
The sculptures were shown as part of the exhibition 'Remembering
Socialist Realism. Azerbaijan. Easel Sculpture of the 1940s-1950s'
organized with the support of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation.
The exposition included works by People's Artists of Azerbaijan
Jalal Garyagdi, Fuad Abdurahmanov, Pinhos Sabsay, a member of the
Union of Artists of the USSR, Eljan Shamilov, and Huseyn
Ahmadov.
Speaking at the opening of the exhibition, the head of the
Humanitarian Programs Department at Heydar Aliyev Foundation,
Tamilla Ahmadova, noted that the long-standing and fruitful
cooperation between the Russian State Museum of Oriental Arts and
the Heydar Aliyev Foundation contributes to the rapprochement
between Azerbaijan and Russia.
'It is rightly said that art is soft power in world politics.
Thanks to art, people come closer, understand each other, and learn
the national and cultural code. The Heydar Aliyev Foundation,
realizing all the creative power of art, led by its leader,
President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Mehriban Aliyeva, is
carrying out colossal, titanic work to preserve the national
heritage not only of Azerbaijan but also of other countries,' said
Tamilla Ahmadova.
She recalled the foundation's projects implemented in Italy,
Germany, and France.
'A lot of initiatives come from the Vice-President of the Heydar
Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva. They affect almost the entire
humanitarian sphere. Today we are present at a unique exhibition,
and this once again confirms the careful attitude of the Foundation
to art,' she said.
Tamilla Ahmadova also spoke about Azerbaijani sculptors, who
brought national flavor to socialist realism.
According to Tamilla Ahmadova, their works have become
classics.
'I think that this is not our last project in a series of joint
initiatives. Such events are part of our development of friendly,
good neighborly relations between Russia and Azerbaijan,' she
added.
Director of the Russian State Museum of Oriental Arts Alexander
Sedov said that this exhibition can be considered a continuation of
the exhibition 'Echo of Soviet Azerbaijan. Carpet. Embroidery.
Posters', held jointly with the Azerbaijani Carpet Museum.
'We found in our storerooms the wonderful works of famous
Azerbaijani sculptors, which entered the museum's collection in
1950-1960. Art is eternal, and including the art of socialist
realism is also interesting,' he said.
The director of the museum spoke about close cooperation with
the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and thanked it for participating in
the restoration of classical art objects of easel sculpture in
Azerbaijan.
Counselor of the Azerbaijani Embassy in Russia Zaur Pashayev
congratulated those present for the opening of the exhibition and
conveyed greetings from Azerbaijani Ambassador to Russia Polad
Bulbuloghlu.
Head of the Scientific Restoration Department at the Russian
State Museum of Oriental Arts Olga Myagkova highlighted the process
of restoration of exhibits.
The exhibition will last until October 30, after which it will
be shown in the Azerbaijan pavilion at VDNKh, known as All-Russia
Exhibition Center.
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