Baku Displays Belgian Comics Art Samples
Date
10/23/2022 5:07:14 AM
(MENAFN- AzerNews) By Laman Ismayilova
An exhibition dedicated to Belgian comics art has opened at the
National Art Museum, Azernews reports.
The project was co-organized by the National Art Museum and the
Embassy of Belgium in Azerbaijan to mark the 30th anniversary of
diplomatic ties between the two countries.
Speaking at the event, the Belgian Ambassador to Azerbaijan
Michel Peetermans noted that Belgium is well-known for its
beautiful cities, monuments, landscape, and cultural traditions, as
well as for its comics.
'Comics are considered the 9th art'. The trend-setting position
in this genre belongs to Belgium. Brussels has museums dedicated to
comics, many boutiques, and shops where you can buy comics,' said
the ambassador.
Project curator Konul Rafiyeva said that each of the 32 panels
demonstrated at the exhibition offers a wonderful journey through
Belgium's historical and architectural gems.
'Belgian comics are presented as a separate group in the history
of comics and play an important role in the development of European
comics. The exhibition shows a variety of eras and genres, from
classic albums to the latest releases,' she said.
Thanks to the works of illustrators Olivier Schrauwen,
Jean-Claude Servais, Brecht Evens, and Didier Comes, art lovers
have a chance to get to know the cities and sights of Belgium, as
well as the cultural traditions of the country.
The guests of the event were greeted by the Smurfs - comic book
characters by the Belgian artist Pierre Culliford (Peyo).
The exhibition will run until November 14.
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