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Azerbaijani artist Narmina Najafova has showcased her art pieces in Turkey.

The exhibition features over 34 paintings most of which are beautiful still lifes and picturesque landscapes.

Speaking about her first personal exhibition, Narmina Najafova said that she has always wanted to share her art with others, Trend Life reported.

Narmina Najafova also expressed her hope to showcase her art in every corner of Azerbaijan.

She thanked everyone who attended the exhibition and supported her.

Narmina Najafova is a member of the UNESCO's Union of Artists. She studied the art of painting for two years under the guidance of the two talented artists Esmira Gul and Rafig Aziz.

Over this time, Narmina Najafova has created around 60 art works. Her art teachers has always supported her creative path.

The works presented at the exhibition aroused great interest among the guests of the event.

The superhero blockbuster has become the first film of the pandemic era to cross the $1 billion mark at the global box office, Report informs referring to The Hollywood Reporter.

And it accomplished the feat in near-record time. Avengers: Endgame is No. 1 on the list (five days), followed by Avengers: Infinity War (11 days) and Star Wars: The Force Awakens (12 days). Sunday is No Way Home’s 12th day in release.

No Way Home has shattered numerous records since beginning its exclusive theatrical run and has dominated the Christmas box office.

Uzeyir Hajibayli's musical comedy has been staged in Baku.

Each time "If Not This One, Then That One" evokes vivid emotions from the audience.

With its timeless music, stunning scenery and costumes it aroused unforgettable feelings.

People's Artist Akram Poladov (Rustam bay), Honored Artists Inara Babayeva (Gulnaz), Jahangir Gurbanov (Gochu Asgar), Gulustan Aliyeva (Senem), Alakbar Aliyev (Hasangulu bay), Tural Aghasiyev (Rza bay), soloist Fakhmin Ahmadli (Hasan bay) and others performed in the musical comedy under the baton of the Honored Cultural Worker Sevil Hajiyeva. The musical comedy was directed by the Honored Cultural Worker Hafiz Guliyev.

People's Artist Azer Zeynalov (Mashadi Ibad) and Honored Artist Ramil Gasimov (Sarvar) played the main parts in the opera. Notably, Ramil Gasimov embodied Sarvar 22 years ago, when he was only 15 years old.

History behind musical comedy

"If Not This One, Then That One" is a musical comedy (operetta) in four acts by the outstanding Azerbaijani composer Uzeyir Hajibayli, written in 1910 year.

It reflects social and everyday relations in pre-revolutionary Azerbaijan. This is the second work of the composer in this genre. Along with his third operetta "The Cloth Peddler", it is also considered a national classic.

In the music, Uzeyir Hajibayli used folk and mugham music, while the text featured Fuzuli's ghazals. 

The musical comedy premiered on April 25, 1911 at the same theater.

Through his comedy, Uzeyir Hajibayli reveals social and everyday prejudices widespread in society at the beginning of the 20th century. 

The musical comedy shows different types of people and reveals human vices hypocrisy, cowardice, greed, etc. 

For many years, the work has been successfully staged at various theater venues, shown at international festivals. Moreover, the  film of the same name was produced as well. 

Nizami's poetry has been presented at the Gara Garayev Central School of Arts.

The artistic evening opened with a video presentation about musical instruments described in the poet's works.

The video also highlighted the embodiment of Nizami's heritage in composing art and works written on the basis of the poet's works that enriched national musical culture.

The guests were also presented with a video about the influence of Nizami's heritage on miniature art, carpet weaving, scientific research of international centers.

Furthermore, students and teachers of the school performed dance numbers. Then the guests enjoyed art piece s by talented artists Nigar Shikhaliyeva and Ali Agadadashev. 

Nizami Ganjavi is considered one of the most prominent figures of medieval Azerbaijani philosophical poetry.

The poet  wrote lyrical poems, including gasidas, ghazals and rubais. He dedicated his whole life to lyrical poems, and different philosophical problems.

The works of Azerbaijani poet and thinker have been translated into many languages.

Rare manuscript copies of his works are kept and preserved in world-famous libraries, museums and literary foundations in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Baku, Tashkent, Tabriz, Tehran, Cairo, Istanbul, Delhi, London, Paris and others.

In Khamsa (Quintet), the poet revealed the living pages of history.

The attack of the Russians on Barda city, a fairy tale of the Russian Princess, the beautiful Shirin amazons, battles, described in various poems of Nizami - all this is historically and geographically related to medieval Azerbaijan and the Caucasus.

Nizami Ganjavi passed away in 1209 in his native city of Ganja. A grandiose tomb was raised over his grave.

Togrul Narimanbayov's Association has presented art works of national artists in Paris.

The exhibition "Colors without borders" showcased vibrant art pieces by talented artists Aysel Mirgasimova, Ali Asadli, Rena Amrakhova, Narmina Valiyeva, Melissa Guliyeva, Leyla Aliyeva,  Farida Musayeva, Maya Baghirova, Nihad Aliyev, Aytyan Shirzadova, Jamala Rakhmanli and many others.

Along with the works of national artists, the exhibition also featured paintings by artists from Turkey, Nepal, Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Italy, the USA and Georgia.

The guests of the gallery also viewed art works by young talents of "Colorful emotions" kids art studio headed by Narmina Valiyeva.

The young artists stunned art lovers with paintings dedicated to Azerbaijan's victory in the 44-day Patriotic War.

Azerbaijani photographer Maya Baghirova presented  photographs that impressed the gallery guests with their extraordinary depth of emotions.

Through his art, Ali Asadli brilliantly reflects mesmerizing landscapes, while the paintings by Narmina Bakus invite viewers to  make a virtual journey through Icharishahar.

Another national artist Nihad Aliyev  presented  incredible portraits of famous art and cultural figures.

The exhibition was greeted with great interest by the Parisian public. 

The guests enthusiastically viewed art pieces  noting the artists' professionalism and technique.

Founded in 2017, Togrul Narimanbayov's Association aims to strengthen cultural ties between Azerbaijan and France.

Headed by the artist's daughter Asmar Narimanbayova, the association is actively involved in the promotion of young talents from around the world. It successfully cooperates with leading world organizations.

The association focuses on cultural exchange between art workers from different countries.

Co-Chairs and Members of Board of Trustees of Nizami Ganjavi International Center have sent a congratulatory letter to President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of his birthday.

"Your Excellency, Mr. President,

We would like to seize this special moment to wish you a very happy birthday and many happy returns.

This has been a momentous year for you and for Azerbaijan. The country has re-integrated the occupied territories, and started the arduous but ultimately gratifying work of rebuilding and restoring the settlements and historic monuments and cities in these territories, as the displaced persons of yore return to relaunch the economic activities and resume their lives. Life is returning to Shusha. Walking with you in these places was a chance to live the historic achievement you accomplished, to see the active rebuilding program under way, and also to experience a communion with the beautiful nature of the region.

We are delighted that the Global Baku Forum 2021 was a great success with so many members of the Nizami Ganjavi International Center (NGIC) “family” coming in person to Baku despite the continuing difficulties with the pandemic. We can hope that next year will be even better. And we seize this moment to also express our profound thanks for the trust and confidence that you have placed in the NGIC and the enormous support you have given us, and continue to generously give to us.

We wish Your Excellency the very best for your birthday, may there be many happy returns, and also please accept our best wishes for the season and the new year," the letter said.

Nizami Ganjavi's monument has been erected in Minsk, Belarus.

The monument to Azerbaijani poet and thinker was installed by the presidential order of Ilham Aliyev  declaring 2021 the Year of Nizami Ganjavi.

The statue stands next to the building of the Azerbaijani Embassy in Belarus.

Designed by People's Artist Salhab Mammadov, the monument reaches 3.5 meters.

The official opening of the monument is expected in the near future.

Nizami Ganjavi is considered one of the most prominent figures of medieval Azerbaijani philosophical poetry.

The poet  wrote lyrical poems, including gasidas, ghazals and rubais. He dedicated his whole life to lyrical poems, and different philosophical problems.

The works of Azerbaijani poet and thinker have been translated into many languages.

Rare manuscript copies of his works are kept and preserved in world-famous libraries, museums and literary foundations in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Baku, Tashkent, Tabriz, Tehran, Cairo, Istanbul, Delhi, London, Paris and others.

In Khamsa (Quintet), the poet revealed the living pages of history.

The attack of the Russians on Barda city, a fairy tale of the Russian Princess, the beautiful Shirin amazons, battles, described in various poems of Nizami - all this is historically and geographically related to medieval Azerbaijan and the Caucasus.

Nizami Ganjavi passed away in 1209 in his native city of Ganja. A grandiose tomb was raised over his grave.

The Russian Tretyakov Gallery will display 50 art works of prominent artist Tahir Salahov next year. 

The exhibition will be organized in partnership with Heydar Aliyev Foundation, CSAR Center, the Venetian University Ca'Foscari, the State Museum of Oriental Art in Moscow. 

This will be the first major international exhibition of artist in Europe.

The exhibition will feature Tahir Salahov's paintings stored at the Tretyakov Gallery, the State Museum of Oriental Art in Moscow and Azerbaijani museums. 

The exhibition of works by the world famous artist will be held from April to September. It will continue a project dedicated to three Soviet artists of the "severe style" who participated in the 1962 Venice Biennale.

Notably, Tahir Salahov's art works have been displayed in the world-famous museums across  Azerbaijan, Russia, Ukraine and other countries. His paintings are kept in many private collections.

Salahov served as the chairman of the Union of Azerbaijan Artists, a deputy of the Supreme Council of the Republic.

In 1973, he was elected first secretary of the Union of Artists of the USSR, and in 1997 he was elected vice-president of the Russian Academy of Arts.

People’s Artist of Azerbaijan Tahir Salahov passed away in Germany this May. 

A mobile photo exhibition dedicated to Nizami Ganjavi has been held in Pakistan and Indonesia.

The project was organized by the Eurasian Regional Center of the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum (ICYF-ERC) in partnership with the Arts Council Azerbaijan (NGO) to celebrate the poet`s 880th anniversary

The exhibtions were held central streets and squares of  Lahore (Pakistan) and Jakarta (Indonesia). 

The photo exhibitions showcased the main characters from Nizami's poem "Seven Beauties". During the exhibition, the questions from residents who came to see the exhibition  were answered as well.

The Indonesian OIC Youth Forum and the Pakistan Youth Advocacy Network provided organizational support for these events.

Along with other events, international conferences, dedicated to the 880th anniversary of Nizami Ganjavi were held in Jakarta and Lahore during this year with the participation of both local and Azerbaijani scientists, lecturers and students in both online or auditorial format.

Similar events were held in a number of other countries, including Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan with the organization and partnership of the ICYF-ERC.

The main goals of such events, organized by the ICYF-ERC, are to contribute to the establishment of cultural relationships between peoples, getting information about the cultures by the youth and dissemination of Nizami’s heritage in Islamic domain.

The State Film Fund has opened an exhibition dedicated to prominent film director and screenwriter Hasan Seyidbayli (1920-1980).

The exhibition displays over 40 photographs that reflect the life and work of the filmmaker. These photographs are stored in the personal archive of Hasan Seyidbayli at the State Film Fund.

The State Film Fund also screened documentary to mark the film director's 101st anniversary. The documentary was filmed by Honored Art Worker Yaver Rzayev.

Hasan Seyidbayli is the author of such screenplays as "To my dear nation" (1954), "Under the sultry sky" (1957), "On distant shores" (1958), etc. 

He is the author of screenplays and director of films such as "Telephonist girl" (1962), "Why are you silent?" (1962), "Find the girl" (1970), and "Value of happiness" (1976).

Hasan Seyidbayli also produced the film "Nasimi" that won the first-place prize at the 7th  All-Union Festival in Baku.

From 1963 to 1980, he was the chairman of Azerbaijan Union of Filmmakers.