Paris unites Azerbaijani, Turkish masters of brush

An exhibition of Azerbaijani and Turkish artists has opened at Bortone Gallery in Paris. The exhibition is aimed at familiarizing French art lovers with the creativity of Azerbaijani and Turkish painters.

Over 40 paintings and 3 sculptures by 12 artists are displayed at the exhibition. Azerbaijani artist Asmer Narimanbekova presented her colorful ceramic plates to be displayed during the event, Trend Life reported.

The exhibition is supported by the Association de Togrul Narimanbekov and Association des artistes contemporains de Turquie.

Asmer Narimanbekova is the founder of Association de Togrul Narimanbekov. The objective of the association operating in France is to ensure cultural exchange between artists of different countries, as well as organize art exhibitions.

She is the daughter of famous painter, Togrul Narimanbekov and talented sculptor artist, Elmira Guseynova, who was the winner of a State Prize of the USSR and Azerbaijan, and the People's Artist of USSR.

The artist's works are featured in many prestigious galleries and museums not only in Azerbaijan, but also in America, France, Germany, Poland, Russia, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Finland, and China.

Asmer Narimanbekova is is an associate professor of Azerbaijan State Academy of Fine Arts, and a member of the presidium of the Azerbaijan Union of Artists.