National artist's paintings to be displayed in Louver

By Azernews

By Laman Ismayilova

An exhibition of modern art, titled "Salon Business Art" will kick off in Paris on October 21.

Azerbaijan’s famous artist Nigar Narimanbekova will also display her art works at exhibition, Trend Life reported.

Ten new paintings, including "The Puppet", "the Daughter of the Caspian sea" ,"The Kiss of the Nymph", and others  will be showcased at the exhibition.

"It's very prestigious event that will take place in the legendary and iconic place – the Louver, featuring the artworks of the best artists from around the world. I'm very proud to represent Azerbaijan at such exciting art project of Europe. I'm very happy that admirers of my art can see my paintings in such a great museum", said Narimanbekova.

Last year, the exhibition kicked off at the Pierre Cardin Center in Paris.

The artist's works were presented by the French Stella Art International Association. The artist won the Grand Prix of the academician Jean Charles Ashe for outstanding achievement in the visual arts.

Jean-Charles Ashe called the artist's painting "The Puppet"  a masterpiece, stressing that the whole  series of paintings  "Love Toys" is  the highest art.

Nigar Narimanbekova, who lives and works in Paris and Baku, was graduated from Azerbaijan State Art School after Azim Azimzade and All-Union State Institute of Cinematography after Gerasimov in Moscow. She has participated in a number of national and international art exhibitions in France, Germany, Austria, and Azerbaijan.

Narimanbekova is a member of the Union of Artists of Azerbaijan and the International Association of Art. Her paintings are displayed in the exhibition halls of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Culture and Tourism, National Museum of Art of Azerbaijan as well as in private collections.