An exhibition of fine art entitled ‘The Swift Horses of Our Homeland’ has opened at the Gallery of the State Academy of Arts of Turkmenistan. The theme of the exhibition is in line with the motto of the year, ‘Independent Neutral Turkmenistan − the Homeland of Purposeful Winged Horses,’ as well as the international successes of the ‘Galkynysh’ equestrian team, which has become a symbol of national pride, according to the publication ‘Turkmenistan: Golden age’.

A notable feature of the exhibition is that all the works on display have been selected from the academy's Gold Fund. The collection contains the best student works, and for each author, the inclusion of their work in this fund is considered a special recognition of their professional skill.

The exhibition opens with a symbolic painting by Gyzylgul Hudayberdiyeva, ‘Akhan the Horse.’ The image of the legendary horse rearing up in the golden glow of the sun is associated with the rapid development of the country. On the opposite side is another work by the artist, ‘Galkynysh Group,’ which captures a dynamic moment in a circus performance by Turkmen horsemen. The author managed to convey not only the speed and rhythm of the movement, but also the individual features of each participant.

The central place in the exhibition is occupied by Bayram Mamiyev's painting ‘At the Wedding.’ Instead of the traditional festive procession, the artist depicted galloping horsemen, emphasising the folk custom of holding horse races as part of rural celebrations.

Among the design works, Aygul Gurbanmyradova's painting ‘In Praise of the Motherland’ stands out. Two Ahal-Teke horses — white and black — symbolise day and night, personifying the passage of time and harmony in life.

The exhibition ‘The Swift Horses of Our Motherland’ became a vivid reflection of the artistic heritage of the Academy's Gold Fund and allowed viewers to get acquainted with the best student works from different years dedicated to Ahal-Teke horses — recognised symbols of Turkmenistan.