By Basti Mammad

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BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 18.​ On September
17, the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum opened the personal
exhibition “Carpet Magic Through the Echoes of Centuries” by Milena
Nabiyeva, a prominent artist and member of both the Union of
Artists of Azerbaijan and the United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organization, the museum told Trend.

At the opening ceremony, speeches were delivered by Amina
Melikova, Director of the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum; Arif
Huseynov, People’s Artist and Professor; Aydin Rajabov, Head of the
Decorative and Applied Art Department of the Union of Artists of
Azerbaijan and People’s Artist; Kubra Aliyeva, Honored Art Worker
and Professor; and Razi Nurullayev, Deputy of the National
Assembly. They highlighted the artist’s creativity and the
significance of the exhibition.

The exhibition features more than 40 works created by Nabiyeva
over different periods. Rich in Azerbaijani carpet compositions and
ornaments, the pieces also incorporate national architecture,
nature, and floral motifs expressed through a contemporary artistic

Nabiyeva’s distinctive approach involves first transferring
carpet patterns onto canvas and then building the main composition
on this vibrant background. This technique allows her to seamlessly
blend traditional carpet motifs with Azerbaijan’s architectural
landmarks, regional landscapes, and natural elements. Works such as
“Quince from the Garden of Eden,” “Sunday Morning,” “Malibeyli,”
“Falling in Love,” “Love Bouquet,” and “Self-Confidence Bouquet”
stand out in this regard, blending the aesthetic codes of the past
with modern artistic vision. They convey deep respect for
Azerbaijani history and culture through the language of

The exhibition is hosted at the Carpet Museum in recognition of
Nabiyeva’s extensive use of national carpet themes. The museum,
which consistently supports artists working with carpet motifs,
considers this exhibition an outstanding example of such

Nabiyeva’s works have previously been exhibited in Baku, Paris,
Ankara, and Saint Petersburg. “Carpet Magic Through the Echoes of
Centuries” represents the next stage of her artistic journey,
presenting Azerbaijani cultural heritage through colors, patterns,
and innovative ideas.

The exhibition will run until September 21.

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