The closing ceremony of the international metal symposium “Baku Steel Art 2024”, marking a first in the region, was held on Tuesday.
Co-organized by the Baku Steel Company CJSC and the art gallery QGallery, on the territory of Baku Steel Company CJSC, the initiative graced 12 artists from 7 nations, including Azerbaijan, Georgia, Trkiye, Romania, Israel, India and Bulgaria.
Azerbaijan was represented by sculptors Rashad Alakbarov, Teymur Garibov, Rahib Garayev, Mushfig Heydarov, Chinara Bakhshiyeva, and Zhala Aliyeva. International participants comprised Alexander Popkhadze (Georgia), Nilhan Sesalan (Turkey), Ciprian Hopirtean (Romania), Nirit Levav Paker (Israel), Kamen Tanev (Bulgaria), and Haribaabu Naatesan (India).
The inauguration of the concluding exhibition was graced by government officials, public personalities, cultural and scientific representatives, creative intellectuals, and youngsters who closely familiarized themselves with the works of art created within two weeks.
The symposium’s goal
was to show how metallurgy and art can work together to spur environmental change and sustainable development. The significance of environmental consciousness and accountability was highlighted by this global initiative, which provided a fresh viewpoint on the complementary roles of art and industry in addressing global environmental issues. Not only did attendees at the symposium produce unique works, but they also engaged in fruitful conversation, sharing insights and experiences that encouraged and supported one another in their creative pursuits.
Using tools like grinders and welding processes, the artisans turned metal into works of art that might shock, inspire, or deeply touch the spirit. Every exhibit produced at the symposium was distinctive and embodied the author’s personal methodology.
The conclusion of the “Baku Steel Art 2024” symposium coincided with the preparations for the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), underscoring th
e significance of environmental concerns and the necessity of sustainable development in contemporary industry. Simultaneously, artists from other regions globally who came to Azerbaijan contributed to the “Year of Solidarity for a Green World” in Azerbaijan.
Source: Azerbaijan State News Agency