Shirin Melikova was appointed a director of Azerbaijan Carpet Museum. Today, Minister of Culture and Tourism Abulfas Garayev presented her to the staff.
On 1999 Melikova graduated from the University of Culture and Arts with a degree in art history. In 2001, she received a master's degree in the history and theory of art. She taught at the State Academy of Art.
Since 2011, she worked as an expert at the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, was the organizer of exhibitions, festivals and other cultural events in the various countries of the Foundation.
She is the author of 10 books and 40 scientific articles about Azerbaijani artists. —06D-
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With sustainability initiatives gaining momentum worldwide, the European Union's "Green Future 2025" competition has emerged as a platform for young innovators in Azerbaijan to present business-driven solutions to environmental challenges. The fourth edition of the competition, held in Baku, showcased the creativity and commitment of Azerbaijani youth to green innovation, reinforcing the EU’s broader "For Our Planet" campaign.
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In a celebration of artistic exchange and cultural diplomacy, the Ambassador Cultural Club in Baku hosted the third phase of the “Hungary Through the Eyes of Azerbaijani Artists” project, featuring a curated exhibition of paintings inspired by Hungarian traditions and heritage. The initiative, organized by the Hungarian Embassy in Azerbaijan and the independent arts platform «Arts Council Azerbaijan», marks a deepening of artistic and cultural ties between the two nations.
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Ahmet Güneştekin answered questions from Turan Information Agency a few days after the opening of his solo exhibition, Lost Alphabet, held in the 8,000-square-meter indoor halls of the Feshane Cultural Center, managed by the Istanbul Municipality. The exhibition, inaugurated by Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, will remain open until July 20.
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On January 23, QGallery in Baku hosted the opening of “Chronicles of Time,” the first solo exhibition by emerging Azerbaijani artist Samirə Allahverdiyeva. Marking a significant milestone in her career, the exhibition coincided with the artist’s birthday, adding a personal resonance to the occasion.
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