Baku hosts art exhibitions focused on Caucasus wildlife and heritage

Several art projects and exhibitions have been unveiled in Baku, Azerbaijan, to explore the relationship between humanity, cultural heritage, and the natural world.

At the Stone Chronicle Museum, two projects titled “Ancient Stone, Modern Memory” by Orkhan Nabizada and “Radius of Responsibility” by Elvin Nabizada were presented. Inspired by the ancient petroglyphs of Gobustan, these works utilize sculptural expression to highlight Azerbaijani wildlife, including the Caucasian leopard, gazelle, grey wolf, brown bear, and golden eagle.

Additionally, Baku Steel Company has launched “Baku Steel Art 2026,” an open-air exhibition located in Seaside National Park. This initiative follows an International Metal Symposium that brought together 14 artists from Azerbaijan, Türkiye, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Ukraine, and Estonia. Using steel products, the artists created sculptures representing the “Big Five” species of the Caucasus to contrast industrial strength with the fragility of biodiversity.

Both initiatives were attended by Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, and other prominent figures, emphasizing the role of contemporary art in promoting environmental awareness and cultural preservation.