Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva attended the presentation of the exhibition “Azerbaijani Carpets – From Tradition to Modern Art” at the Museum of Ethnography in Budapest.
elchi reports that the exhibition, organized at the initiative of Leyla Aliyeva, showcases rare historical carpets dating from the 17th to the 20th centuries, as well as traditional textiles, national costumes, jewelry, carpet sketches, and contemporary art pieces.
Since its opening on June 25, visitors have had the opportunity to explore the delicate floral and geometric ornaments of Karabakh, Shirvan, Baku, and other historical regions, as well as unique carpet-weaving traditions distinguished by their high craftsmanship. The exhibition features works and carpet sketches by People’s Artists Latif Karimov and Eldar Mikayilzade, as well as works reflecting the contemporary artistic explorations of artist CHINGIZ, and the creative work of multidisciplinary artist Madina Gasimova, which is formed at the intersection of material, memory, and visual structure.
The main conceptual thread of the exhibition is the transformation of the traditional ornamental language into a modern form of artistic expression. Here, historical carpets are presented alongside contemporary art pieces, highlighting the timeless relevance, aesthetic power, and cultural significance of Azerbaijani textile traditions.
The display of rare exhibits reflecting the art of carpet weaving, one of Azerbaijan’s most important artistic heritage examples, creates a comprehensive and memorable impression of this rich cultural legacy for visitors.
The exhibition, organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Hungary, the Museum of Ethnography in Hungary, and the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum, will run until July 26.
