Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan criticized Ilham Aliyev’s pride – the Heydar Aliyev Center in Baku. Speaking on the eve in the program of Haver-Turk channel, the premier said that the Heydar Aliyev Center is "an example of wastry." He called the building an absurd and inconsistent with the traditional norms of urban development.
What has caused such a negative assessment by the prime minister, remains unclear. The program was devoted to urban development in Istanbul.
Such words against favorite brainchild of the President Ilham Aliyev is difficult to explain, but It cannot be called accidental.
The designer of this building is the famous British architect Zaha Hadid. Approximately $300 million have been spent on the construction of the building, and Ilham Aliyev calls it " the pride of people."
Heydar Aliyev Center is designed for conducting of various social and cultural events. -02D-
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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