Azerbaijan

Faig Ahmed’s rugs: weaving tradition and Surrealism in art | Arts and Culture

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The Azerbaijani artist redefines heritage with contemporary art. The ancient craft of knotted carpets, originating in the Caspian Sea region, finds a bold new expression through Azerbaijani artist Faig Ahmed. Known for reimagining traditional rugs into Surreal, contemporary art, Ahmed challenges perceptions of heritage and modernity. By distorting, deconstructing, and transforming intricate designs, he creates … Read more

Putin apologizes to Azerbaijani leader for “tragic incident” involving crashed plane in Kazakhstan

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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologized to his Azerbaijani counterpart for what he called a “tragic incident” following the crash of an Azerbaijani airliner in Kazakhstan that killed 38 people. Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243, an Embraer 190 aircraft, was flying from the Azerbaijani capital of Baku to the city of Grozny in Russia’s North … Read more