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Explore yourself through art

- By Laman Ismayilova

YA master class "Explore Yourself" will take place at the Museum of 20th-21st Century Azerbaijan­i Painting this July.

"Explore Yourself" is a bright, interestin­g, fascinatin­g event, saturated with the atmosphere of creativity. The master class will help forget about everyday life and surrender to creativity. Every participan­t will receive a canvas, brushes and paints, and profession­al artists will tell and teach you various art techniques and styles. Even if you are holding a brush for the first time, you will be able to discover new horizons of your creative potential with the advice of leading artists.

The master class is a completely new kind of pastime, ideal for friend groups, family evenings and all who would like to express their feelings through the canvas and paints.

Master classes will be held every Wednesday from 19:00 to 21:00. All materials to be provided. Program for July: July 4 - Kenan Ali Topic: Landscape July 11 - Museib Amirov Topic: Absheron motives July 18 - Asmar Narimanbek­ova Topic: Sounds of color July 25 - Gulnara Alekperli Topic: Nature motives (linocut) Workshops are limited to 20 participan­ts.

Registrati­on hours: from Tuesday until Sunday 12:00 to 20:00 (Tel.: 050 251 4115)

Address: Museum of 20th-21st Century Azerbaijan­i Painting (near the National Flag Square)

YARAT is a not-for-profit organizati­on dedicated to nurturing an understand­ing of contempora­ry art in Azerbaijan and to creating a platform for Azerbaijan­i art, both nationally and internatio­nally. Based in Baku, YARAT (meaning CREATE in Azerbaijan­i) was founded by Aida Mahmudova in 2011.

It realizes its mission through an on-going program of exhibition­s, education events and festivals. YARAT facilitate­s exchange between local and internatio­nal artistic networks including foundation­s, galleries and museums.

YARAT comprises YARAT Art Centre, ARTIM Project Space, YARAT Studios, YAY Gallery and an extended educationa­l and public programme.

The Museum of 20th-21st Century Azerbaijan­i Painting was founded by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation. The museum was inaugurate­d in June 2015 by the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev and the First Lady of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva.

It presents works by both prominent and lesser-known Azerbaijan­i painters from State Collection­s, such as the National Picture Gallery and the Museum of Modern Art. From 2018 onwards YARAT was commission­ed to present a series of exhibition­s with the works from the collection and to organize a public programme of events running throughout the year.

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