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February 10, 2013

An exhibition of “YARAT” Modern Art Space was held in London

A special review of samples of modern art and a party was held, February 10, at the “Christie`s” Auction in London, with support from the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and  joint organizational assistance by the Auction and “YARAT” Modern Art Space.


Influential persons of Azerbaijan and the Great Britain, members of parliament, public figures, persons of culture and guests coming from around the world were present at the party attended by Vice-president of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva.


Opening the ceremony, president of “Christie’s” Lord Linley thanked the Heydar Aliyev Foundation for the organization of the exhibition and emphasized the works done by Azerbaijan’s First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva and Vice-president of the Foundation Leyla Aliyeva in multilateral promotion of Azerbaijan’s art and culture.


Leyla Aliyeva addressed the ceremony.


Then head of “YARAT” Modern Art Space Aida Mahmudova gave information about the activity and objectives of the headed by her organization. She said “YARAT” serves the promotion of modern Azerbaijani art and artists both at the local and international levels.


“YARAT!” has been conducting dialogues and exchanges with non-commercial art foundations both in Azerbaijan and abroad. It has also been acting for education initiatives, as well as instituting international art awards.


Aida Mahmudova said “YARAT” has implemented over twenty projects in  2012 including “012 Baku Public Art” festival. Informing of the organization’s future plans, A.Mahmudova thanked “Christie`s”, the host  of the London exhibition”, and Lord Linley.


Then a video film talking of the Azerbaijani art and modern Azerbaijani artists Aida Mahmudova, Ramal Kazymov, Faig Ahmad,  Ali Hasanov, Farid Rasulov, Orkhan Huseynov, Niyaz Najafov  and others was demonstrated.


Representative of “Christie`s” Auction Dina Amin informed of the organization she represented, and said they were pleased to host such a respected event.


Then well-known Azerbaijani violin player Nazrin Rashidova performed works by Azerbaijani and foreign country composers.


At the event, disks and magazines providing detailed information about the activity of “YARAT” Modern Art Space, our country’s art and modern Azerbaijani artists  were distributed to guests.


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