International Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation has
presented an exhibition by People's Artist Ashraf Heybati titled
"Turkic World", Azernews reports.
Addresing the openning ceremony of the exhibition, President of
the International Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation Aktoty
Raimkulova stressed that the multi-figure and poetic compositions
presented at the exhibition reflect the spirit, traditions, and
everyday life of the Turkic peoples.
Emphasizing that the fund pays special attention to the
implementation of such projects, Aktoty Raimkulova said, "These
works revive the images of outstanding historical figures and
heroes from the epics of the Turkic world - Dede Korkut, Shah
Ismail, Attila, and others. Their diversity and well-developed
details offer visitors a different perspective on Turkic cultural
heritage. The exhibition enchants not only art lovers but also
everyone who wishes to understand the value of Turkic history,
culture, and heritage. Our goal is to protect our culture and
promote it on the international stage."
The President of the Simurg Azerbaijan Cultural Association,
Professor Fuad Mammadov, said that the current exhibition is a
grand symbol that possesses unifying power.
"Ashraf Heybati is an outstanding artist who has made a valuable
contribution to the Turkic world. Through his beautiful works, he
introduces the world not only to Azerbaijani culture and art but
also to all Turkic peoples. The artist's creativity is rich with
colorful symbols filled with deep meaning," he added.
The author of the exhibition, Ashraf Heybati, stated that his
mission as an artist is to promote Turkic culture in the world with
dignity.
President of the International Turkic Culture and Heritage
Foundation Aktoty Raimkulova awarded Ashraf Heybati for reflecting
the rich Turkic cultural heritage at a high level in his works and
for the successful organization of the exhibition "Turkic
World."
The People's Artist donated one of his works to the
International Fund for Turkic Culture and Heritage. At the
conclusion, the guests explored the exhibition.
Initiated in 2012, the Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation
focuses on the preservation of the Turkic heritage in member
countries as well as conducting projects in collaboration with
partners in third nations.
The foundation provides assistance in the protection, study, and
promotion of Turkic culture and heritage through supporting and
funding various activities, projects, and programs.
The organisation carries out its activities in cooperation with
TURKSOY and the Turkic Academy.