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Azerbaijan sets up pavilion at Islamic Arts Biennale

26 January 2023 [12:37] - TODAY.AZ
By Azernews
Laman Ismayilova

A pavilion of Azerbaijan has been presented at the Islamic Arts Biennale, in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, Azernews reports.

The national stand was set up within the first-ever Islamic Arts Biennale, which aims to showcase the art and creativity of Islamic culture, from both the past and present. Additionally, it also highlights a mix of traditions and modernity.

Azerbaijani pavilion at the biennale features valuable expositions of the National Art Museum, reflecting the country's centuries-old culture and history.

Ceramic artworks, samples of carpet weaving, and artistic metal processing, including a rare collection of miniatures dating back to the XVII-XVIII centuries are of particular interest at the national stand.

The Islamic Arts Biennale will last until April 23 this year.

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