The international architectural presentation of the Heydar Aliyev Center was held yesterday with the participation of the architect of the project of the building, Zaha Hadid.
Recently, in an interview with BBC, Hadid was forced to answer tough questions about why she agreed to design a building named after a dictator. Journalist Jeremy Paxman compared the work of the architect with "the glorification of tyranny."
At this Hadid said: "I do not build private houses, I build public buildings, such as libraries and museums." Then the journalist said that the building bears the name of a person, who violated human rights. Hadid replied "That's his name. I can not change it."
At yesterday's ceremony, it was announced that Hadid was elected as an honorary member of the Union of Architects of Azerbaijan and was awarded a Medal, which was named after architect Mikail Useynov. -16D-
Culture
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On July 9, the 2024 Germany-France Gender Equality Award for contributions to gender equality was presented at the residence of the German Embassy in Azerbaijan.
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The search for identity and meaning in life by modern humans is a topic recently addressed by many artists. The group exhibition "Everything Will Be Alright: Tomorrow or Someday" at YAY Gallery features works by Rasim Babayev, Elshan Baba, Orkhan Huseynov, Terlan Gorchu, Aida Mahmudova, Qafar Rzayev, Zamir Suleymanov, and CHINGIZ. This exhibition explores various aspects of truth and identity through the contemporary lens. Curated by Zahra Mammadova, the exhibition focuses on how art influences individuals.
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People seek to learn about past eras by conducting research on the internet, watching films, or being regular attendees of theatrical performances. Some periods in cultural history have not been deeply studied, and finding precise, detailed information in the Azerbaijani language is nearly impossible. One such period is the Qajar era, which lasted from 1794 to 1985.
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V "Sevil" International Women's Documentary Film Festival is held in Azerbaijan from 5 to 12 July.
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