The Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum has launched a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Madina Gasimova titled "Image Engraved in Memory," organized with the support of the ART global domain. According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, the opening ceremony was attended by Leyla Aliyeva and Alena Aliyeva.
Speaking at the event, Amina Melikova, Director of the National Carpet Museum, stated that the exhibition features 28 works created by the artist over the past five years. "A significant part of the exposition consists of five new carpets woven in the museum's traditional technology department based on the artist's sketches. These works demonstrate the expressive possibilities of modern imagery in textiles, creating a meaningful dialogue between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary art. As part of the exhibition, four incarnations of the work 'Flowers for Mothers'—painting, carpet, stained glass, and digital interpretation—will be included in the museum's permanent collection," Melikova added.
The director emphasized that the project showcases the transformation of a single image across various mediums, moving from painting to the digital plane and gaining new meaning through physical forms such as stained glass, mosaics, or carpets. The exposition includes recurring motifs of changing seasons, floral compositions, portraits, and cityscapes of Baku, accompanied by a specialized sound installation based on the recording of the carpet-weaving process to create an immersive environment.
Deputy Minister of Culture Saadat Yusifova noted that the exhibition reflects the author's rich creative energy. "The Ministry of Culture pays special attention to creative individuals and provides extensive opportunities to support talented youth. Ensuring international recognition for young artists is a priority. The author's unique visual language and bold approach to art make her work innovative. We are confident this exhibition will be memorable for both local and foreign visitors in Azerbaijan," Yusifova said.
The exhibition's curator, Vladimir Opredelenov, Director of Development at the Almaty Museum of Arts and an expert in museum innovation, remarked that the artist's work is rooted in tradition while seamlessly integrating modern technologies. The exhibition will remain open to the public until May 15.
The Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum, located in Baku, was established in 1967 and holds the world's largest collection of Azerbaijani carpets. As a primary center for the study and preservation of the nation's weaving heritage, the museum frequently hosts international exhibitions to bridge the gap between historical craftsmanship and the evolving global art scene.
