(MENAFN- AzerNews) By Laman Ismayilova
The Azerbaijani Museum of Modern Arts has breathed a second wind
into paintings of the 1960-90s, Azernews reports.
The exhibition, titled 'Second wind', immediately grabbed the
attention of art lovers.
The unique art project was jointly organized by the Culture
Ministry, Cultural Network House (CNH) Public Association, and the
Modern Art Museum in Baku.
Renowned culture and art figures, representatives of the
diplomatic corps, and many others attended the opening ceremony of
the exhibition.
Speaking at the event, Culture Minister Anar Karimov stressed
the importance of the exhibition for Azerbaijani art.
'The fund of the Azerbaijani State Art Gallery contains works of
painting, graphics, sculpture, decorative art, and contemporary
art, containing more than 10,000 artistic pearls created by
Azerbaijani artists. The presentation of these paintings to the
general public clearly testifies to the glorious history of
Azerbaijani art,' he said.
The minister pointed out that all the artworks on display are
considered valuable art pieces that are included in the fund of the
Azerbaijani State Art Gallery.
He emphasized that the Azerbaijan State Art Gallery has been
established thanks to the attention and care of a great patron of
Azerbaijani culture and national leader Heydar Aliyev.
Noting that the exhibition will last for a month, Anar Karimov
said that the exhibition is also of great importance in terms of
conveying Azerbaijan's rich school of painting to the younger
generations.
Chairman Cultural Network House Aynur Suleymanzada said that the
work on the project had been going on for seven months, the works
were restored, and thus they were given a 'second wind'.
Chairman of the Union of Azerbaijani Artists, People's Artist
Farhad Khalilov called the 60s of the last century the
'Renaissance' of Azerbaijani fine arts.
'These works are eternal and have great artistic value. It is
gratifying to note that even today representatives of the
Azerbaijani fine arts make a great contribution to the development
of national culture,' he added.
Then the guests viewed the artworks presented at the
exhibition.
The exposition features 72 works by 41 artists painted in the
1960s and 1990s. Among the presented works from the Azerbaijan
State Art Gallery are the works of famous artists Sattar
Bahlulzade, Tahir Salahov, Togrul Narimanbayov, Salam Salamzade,
Hafiz Mammadov, Mikayil Abdullayev, Baba Aliyev, Halida Safarova,
Latif Feyzullayev, Elmira Shakhtakhtinskaya, Ogtay Sadihzade, and
others.
The exhibition 'Second wind' will last until November 6.
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