The European Union Delegation in Azerbaijan is happy to announce continuation of the tradition of an annual children's drawing competition in the context of the Europe Day. The competition called "Vision of Europe" aims to demonstrate through paintings how children in Azerbaijan perceive Europe and what is their understanding of Azerbaijan's position role in Europe.
"Azerbaijan has a very rich cultural heritage and this kind of competitions shows that a new, very talented arts-oriented generation of Azerbaijanis is emerging. The competition demonstrates that art and culture can unite people, can become bridges for a better mutual understanding ", said Roland Kobia, EU Ambassador to Azerbaijan.
The competition is open to children from 6-14 years of age. The selection will be done in 2 age categories (6-9; 10-14 years old) by a jury. The 1st prize winners will be awarded with 1 year language courses (English or French); the 2nd prize winners - 6 months' language courses and 3rd prize winners - 3 months' language courses during an official ceremony by EU Ambassador to Azerbaijan.
The pictures of a minimum A3 size have to be submitted to Baku Modern Art Gallery & Club (U.Hacibeyov 27., Baku; mob. 0506699027) from Monday to Saturday from 10.00 – 20.00 by 08 May 2013.—00--
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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