Artist: Mikayil Abdullayev

Gazelli Art House Baku presents a major solo exhibition of works by Mikayil Abdullayev (1921–2002), one of Azerbaijan’s most influential twentieth-century artists.

Bringing together more than 50 paintings and works on paper, including many works never before publicly exhibited, the exhibition offers a rare opportunity to revisit the breadth of Abdullayev’s artistic legacy.

Widely celebrated for his depictions of Azerbaijan’s landscapes, people, and cultural life, Abdullayev played a defining role in shaping the visual language of the nation during the Soviet era. His works are distinguished by their profound connection to place, capturing the beauty of Azerbaijan’s natural environment alongside intimate portrayals of everyday life, labour, and tradition. Balancing lyrical sensitivity with a strong sense of national identity, his paintings continue to resonate across generations.

Marking the artist’s first solo exhibition in Baku in many years, the exhibition brings together a significant body of rarely seen works, offering fresh insight into an oeuvre that remains central to the history of Azerbaijani art.