Azerbaijan National Museum of Art: Director Chingiz Farzaliyev on History and Future
Chingiz Farzaliyev, the director of the Azerbaijan National Museum of Art, reflects on the institution's journey since its establishment in 1924. Initially part of the Department of Arts, it launched its permanent exhibition on May 6, 1937. The museum has occupied various locations, including a palace constructed by N. A. von der Nonne (1887-1895) and a larger edifice designed by M. D. Botov (1883-1887), with a relocation occurring in 1992. In 2013, the two buildings were unified. The museum's collection boasts around 19,000 art pieces, showcasing national art in one building and works from European, Russian, Iranian, Turkish, and Japanese artists in the other. Following independence, it became a member of ICOM and emphasizes national heritage. Future initiatives include new publications and a significant exhibition celebrating Heydar Aliyev's 100th birthday in 2023.
Key facts
- Azerbaijan National Museum of Art founded in 1924 based on the Department of Arts
- Permanent exhibition opened on May 6, 1937
- Museum moved to a palace built 1887-1895 by architect N. A. von der Nonne in 1951
- Relocated to a larger building built 1883-1887 by engineer M. D. Botov in 1992
- Two buildings connected by a linking wing in 2013
- Collection holds about 19,000 objects from Bronze Age to present
- Post-1991 independence, museum joined ICOM and recreated permanent exhibition 'Azerbaijani Art Through the Millennia'
- Upcoming 2023 exhibition for Heydar Aliyev's 100th birthday
Entities
Artists
- Chingiz Farzaliyev
- Heydar Aliyev
- Ilham Aliyev
- Mehriban Aliyeva
- M. J. Bagirov
- N. A. von der Nonne
- M. D. Botov
- Azim Azimzada
- Niccolò Lucarelli
Institutions
- Azerbaijan National Museum of Art
- Heydar Aliyev Foundation
- International Council of Museums (ICOM)
- Artribune
Locations
- Azerbaijan
- Baku