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-
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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