A major art exhibition and awards ceremony, organised by the Academy of Art of the Turkic World, took place in Baku. The event brought together renowned painters and cultural figures from across the Turkic world and continued the creative programme launched last year in Istanbul. This was reported by IIC.

Among the guests of honour were Azerbaijan’s Deputy Minister of Culture Murat Huseynov, TURKSOY Secretary-General Sultan Raev and the President of the Academy of Art of the Turkic World, Sakit Mammadov. Turkmen artist Amanmyrat Modyev received the Academy’s medal for his special contribution to the promotion of the cultural and artistic values of the Turkic peoples.

Amanmyrat Modyev was born on 11 November 1983 in the Babadayhan etrap of the Ahal velayat. He teaches at the State Academy of Arts of Turkmenistan, passing on his experience to the younger generation. Earlier, in 2022, the painter won a competition among artists from Central Asia and Kazakhstan, and was also awarded the President of Turkmenistan’s ‘Türkmeniň Altyn asyry’ prize.

The exhibition took place from 13 to 17 March at the Art Gallery of the Turkic World and showcased the finest works of art by the Turkic peoples, attracting great interest from culture enthusiasts.