(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 15. YARAT
Contemporary Art Space rolled out the red carpet for the exhibition
"Beyond Utility," featuring Azerbaijani artist Aida Mahmudova,
alongside a one-day symposium titled“Art and Climate Change” as
part of the COP29 events from November 11 through 13, 2024,
Trend reports.
“Beyond Utility is a tapestry woven from the
threads of Aida Mahmudova's artistic explorations and profound
inquiries into the rich tapestry of Azerbaijan's cultural legacy.
Like a painter capturing the whispers of the wind and the dance of
the leaves, the artist weaves the enchanting tapestry of nature's
grandeur-its breathtaking vistas, vibrant creatures, and
ever-changing skies-into her creations. In the tapestry of recent
years, she has woven her creations from the threads of nature, each
piece a symphony of textures and a dance of unique
compositions.
In crafting her exhibition, Aida Mahmudova didn't just stick to
her guns in the studio. She joined forces with local artisans to
put a modern spin on the age-old traditions of Azerbaijani art. Her
2024 ceramic series, titled“Beyond Utility," dives deep into the
material and narrative, stitching together a poetic bridge between
tradition and modernity by giving classic clay vessels a fresh
spin. Inspired by her photo archive of Azerbaijani landscapes,
Mahmudova employs decal techniques to illustrate personal stories
and memories throughout the series.
The Art and Climate Change Symposium was all
about painting the town green, keeping the planet in tip-top shape,
and laying the groundwork for a brighter tomorrow. This
one-of-a-kind event was brought to life by the creative spark of
Aida Mahmudova. The speakers at the symposium, which featured panel
sessions on four topics, were brought in from all corners of the
globe.
The subject of Panel 1: Programming Eco Agendas in Cultural
Institutions
Speakers: Will Glendinning (Saudi Arabia), ElmurodNajimov
(Uzbekistan), Jamila Nurkalieva (Kazakhstan)
Moderator: Zahra Mammadova
The subject of Panel 2: Sustainability and the Art Market
Speakers: Leila Heller (New York/Dubai), Aleksei Afanasiev
(UAE), Meagan Horsman (UAE)
Moderator: Mila Askarova (Founding Director of Gazelli Art
House, Azerbaijan/UK)
The subject of Panel 3: Keynote Presentation on the
Post-Socialist Anthropocene in the Visual Arts
Speaker: Reuben Fowkes (UK)
The subject of Panel 4: Presentation of the Special Issue of
Vision Art Platform Magazine
Speaker: Firat Arapoglu (Istanbul, Türkiye)
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