Table of Contents ToggleWho Is Leyla Aliyeva?What Is the ENGRAM Exhibition About?Exhibition to Continue Until March 2027 Lifestyle Desk, Delhi Magazine: A new art exhibition titled ENGRAM has opened in Baku, Azerbaijan, bringing together artworks from the 1950s to the present day to showcase the development and diversity of Azerbaijani art. Organised by YARAT Contemporary Art Space, the exhibition opened on October 29, 2026, at the Museum of Azerbaijani Painting of the 20th and 21st Centuries. It features selected works from private collections and highlights the artistic and cultural changes that have shaped Azerbaijan over several decades. The opening event was attended by Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, and Alyona Aliyeva. Both viewed the artworks displayed at the exhibition. Who Is Leyla Aliyeva? Leyla Aliyeva is the daughter of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva. She is the Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, an organisation involved in projects related to culture, education, healthcare and social development. Apart from her work with the foundation, Leyla Aliyeva is also known for her cultural and environmental initiatives. She founded BAKU magazine in Moscow in 2007 and launched the International Dialogue for Environmental Action (IDEA) in 2011. She has also been involved in humanitarian and intercultural dialogue activities. Her presence at the ENGRAM exhibition brought attention to an event focused on Azerbaijan’s artistic heritage and contemporary creative work. Delhi Magazine has also previously covered Azerbaijani cultural achievements, including the recognition of singer Nasiba Abdullayeva with the honorary title of People’s Artist, highlighting the country’s contribution to regional cultural relations What Is the ENGRAM Exhibition About? The title ENGRAM refers to a physical trace of an experience preserved in memory. The exhibition uses this idea to explore how paintings and other artworks preserve personal experiences, historical events and cultural memories. According to the exhibition organisers, the collection brings together different artistic approaches and visual styles that developed throughout the 20th century and continue to influence Azerbaijani art today. The exhibition has been curated by Aida Mahmudova and Farah Alakbarli. It includes paintings, graphic works and sculptures by several Azerbaijani artists. Some of the artists featured in the exhibition include Sattar Bahlulzade, Tahir Salahov, Farhad Khalilov, Rasim Babayev, Javad Mircavadov, Ashraf Murad, Aida Mahmudova, Tofig Javadov, Altay Sadigzadeh and Niyaz Najafov. Exhibition to Continue Until March 2027 ENGRAM is scheduled to remain open until March 29, 2027. The exhibition offers visitors an opportunity to explore the evolution of Azerbaijani art through works from different generations and private collections. By bringing these artworks together, the exhibition connects the country’s artistic past with its present creative scene. It also highlights how individual artists and collectors contribute to preserving cultural memories through art. The exhibition is part of YARAT’s ongoing efforts to present Azerbaijani contemporary art and introduce its artistic heritage to wider audiences. Similar efforts to present regional artistic traditions on international platforms were also highlighted in Delhi Magazine’s coverage of Uzbekistan’s cultural heritage showcase at Fashion Trust Arabia events in Doha. Post navigation Priyanka Chopra Celebrates Karwa Chauth With Nick Jonas, Says “No One Like My Guy”
