2024-10-08 19:47:20
On September 28, the Museum of Modern Art opened an exhibition entitled “Symphony of 15 Brushes,” dedicated to the 15th anniversary of the cultural institution.
As Day.Az reports with reference to AZERTAC, the number “15” in the title of the exhibition indicates that the exhibition presents works by 15 modernist artists related to the process of formation of modern art in Azerbaijan, representatives of both the older and younger generations.
In a conversation with AZERTAC before the opening of the exhibition, People’s Artist Jalil Huseynov said that five of his works are on display at the exhibition: “My works exhibited here reflect the landscapes of Absheron. They depict beautiful views of the peninsula, the Caspian Sea. I express my gratitude to everyone who contributed to the organization exhibition, I wish you success.”
People’s Artist Salhab Mammadov noted that the Museum of Modern Art was created on the direct initiative of the First Vice-President, President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Mehriban Aliyeva and there are excellent conditions for exhibiting works stored in artists’ workshops. According to the People’s Artist, the works presented at the exhibition testify to the great successes achieved in the field of contemporary art in our country. Salhab Mamedov said that three of his works are exhibited in the museum.
Speaking at the opening of the exhibition, People’s Artist Fuad Salayev noted that this year the Museum of Modern Art turns 15 years old. In a short time, the museum has come a long way in development. “I was in this building 15 years ago. But at that time there was nothing here. This museum was formed before my eyes. Azerbaijani fine art appeared in the museum along with the works of artists. Famous and emerging artists of our country exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art. Each the artist himself came up with his works and created them himself, and this is the value of these works,” said Fuad Salayev.
Then the guests got acquainted with the exhibition “Symphony of 15 Brushes”, dedicated to the 15th anniversary of the Museum of Modern Art.
Art connoisseurs were presented with an exhibition of works, each of which has a unique technique, color scheme, shadows and strokes. At the same time, the exhibition presents works of artists and sculptors who laid the foundation for the modernism movement in the fine arts of Azerbaijan.
The exhibits on display were created by 15 artists from the second half of the twentieth century to the present day.
The collection of works collected in the exhibition hall of the museum attracts with its riot of colors and elegance of forms, at the same time representing a kind of quintessence of the cultural heritage of the people.
Visitors who came to the exhibition viewed an exhibition of approximately 40 works of art.