The Azerbaijan National Art Museum enhances accessibility and promotes awareness and inclusivity within the community. The museum has recently launched a new project specifically designed for visually impaired people, Azernews reports. The project “Art without Borders” provides an enriching and immersive experience for all visitors, regardless of their visual abilities. One of …
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National Art Museum offers interactive experience for young visitors
Azerbaijan National Art Museum has been always attractive to visitors with its diverse collection and engaging exhibitions. Founded in 1937, National Art Museum offers art connoisseurs some of the best examples of decorative-applied arts of Western Europe. Over 3,000 items in 60 rooms are on permanent display at the museum …
Read More »Azerbaijan National Library presents new exhibition
The Azerbaijan National Library has presented traditional book exhibitions in connection with the anniversaries of Academician Afad Gurbanov, Professor Ramiz Asker, Honored Art Worker Baba Vaziroglu. The works of the authors, the works they translated, reviewed and edited, and the literature about them were displayed at the exhibition. At the …
Read More »Goygol, Absheron & Shahdag among TOP 3 most visited national parks
Nature-based tourism is one of the fastest-growing tourism sectors. For true nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, Azerbaijan offers endless opportunities to take a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. The country is home to numerous national parks that allow you to connect with nature and fully appreciate …
Read More »Azerbaijan National Museum of Art to host lecture Creative world of Tofig Agababayev
The Azerbaijan National Museum of Art will host a lecture “Creative world of Tofig Agababayev” on 7 January, Azernews reports. Lecture will be organized within the framework of the exhibition “Dialogue with Time” dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the outstanding artist, Commander of the Order of “Shohrat”, People’s Artist Tofig Agababayev. …
Read More »Play “The Treasurer” to be premiered in Baku with support of German Embassy
A play, “The Treasurer”, based on the play “From Morning Till Midnight” by German playwright Georg Kaiser, will premiere in Baku with the support of the German Embassy. The premiere of the play will take place at the concert hall of Khazar University in Baku on December 30, Azernews reports, citing Cinex …
Read More »Opera and Ballet Theater reveals its repertoire for January
Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre has announced its repertoire for January 2024. Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s ballet Nutcracker will be staged on January 5-6, Azernews reports. The ballet is based on E.T.A. Hoffmann’s 1816 fairy tale, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. It was premiered at the Mariinsky Theatre in Saint Petersburg …
Read More »Azerbaijan Culture Ministry enhances cultural ties with Belarus & Saudi Arabia
Azerbaijan Culture Minister Adil Karimi has conducted several meetings with the goal of enhancing cultural collaboration. The minister first met with the Ambassador of Belarus to Azerbaijan, Andrei Ravkov, to discuss the cultural ties between the two countries, Azernews reports. In his speech, Adil Karimi recalled that Azerbaijan has participated in many …
Read More »From Shusha to Italy: Magnificent concert held in Baku
Bulbul Memorial Museum has hosted a magnificent concert, “From the City of Shusha to Italy,” as part of the 3rd Azerbaijan International Vocal Festival. At the concert, students of the Bulbul Vocal School performed works by Azerbaijani and world classics at the International Mugham Centre, Azernews reports. People’s Artist Samir Jafarov, Honoured …
Read More »Composition dedicated to Shusha wins international prize
The worldwide competition awarded third place to the classical music composition honouring Shusha, the cultural centre of Azerbaijan, Azernews reports. Austrian composer, music theorist, and ethnomusicologist Aria Torkanbouri wrote the song “Shusha Resounds” in 2021. “Shusha Resounds” is a piece devoted to the memory of Uzeyir Hajibeyli, a renowned Azerbaijani composer, musicologist, …
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