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The opening of solo exhibition in memory of the talented artist Maryam Alakbarli was held at the Vajiya Samedova Exhibition Hall of the Union of Artists of Azerbaijan on February 14, a. The exhibition featured 46 of her paintings, including abstract works, still life and portraits.
Opening the exhibition, Farkhad Khalilov, Chairman of the Union of Artists of Azerbaijan, People's Artist, and Professor, gave a detailed overview of the exhibition, noting the artistic significance of the artist's works and emphasizing that her work can serve as an example for many artists. Farhad Khalilov recounted his impressions of Maryam Alakbarli and her solo exhibition in France. The exhibition curator Elchin Shamilli spoke in detail about the artist's life and work, her life's journey, the artistic qualities of her works, and the fact that we are dealing with a highly unusual phenomenon in our art.
During her lifetime, Maryam exhibited her works in various countries. Five of her exhibitions were held in Baku. From the first exhibitions of her work at the Art Garden and Qız Qalası galleries to her latest exhibition at the Museum Center in 2023, she has undergone an incredibly complex journey of development and transformation as an artist.
What is most striking about Maryam's work is its fantastic energy. It immediately captivates and carries you from one piece to the next. It is a new world in which there is no desire to please, alongside a vibrant desire to fully express oneself and reflect one's understanding of everything that surrounds us.
Visitors to the exhibition lingered for long periods before the paintings: the works exerted a pronounced artistic pull, drawing them into a unique space of aesthetic perception and inner harmony. They revealed the integrity of the artist's worldview, based on a subtle sense of composition, light, and emotional balance.
The artist is no longer alive, but her work continues to resonate with viewers. The works on display serve as a reminder of her remarkable talent and significant contribution to cultural life. Her works reflect her unique worldview—bright, emotionally open, and focused on engaging in a sincere dialogue with the viewer. The exhibition once again confirmed the strong interest in her work among both professional art historians and art lovers.
The exhibition runs until February 24.
