March 2024

YARAT announces exhibitionCommonist, an artistic look at multiculturalism

22 Sep - 22 Oct 12

Opening: 19:00


Commonist

Group Exhibtion, featuring Afet Bagirova, Aida Mahmudova, Ali Hasanov, Jemma Sattar, Faig Ahmed, Fakhriyya Mammadova, Farid Rasulov, Ilkin Huseynov, Leyla Aliyeva, Mahmud Rustamov, Mammad Rashidov, Niyaz Najafov, Orkhan Huseynov, Parviz Jafarov, Rashad Babayev, Rashad Alakbarov, Tarlan Gorchu, Vusal Rahim, Sitara Ibragimova and Isfar Sarabski.


From September 22nd until October 22nd YARAT Contemporary Art Space will present a new project dedicated to the theme of multiculturalism. As a new and forcefully emerging phenomenon, multiculturalism provokes extremely dissonant reactions that range from unreserved dismay to obscure expectations.

This new project promotes cooperation between nineteen artists and represents nineteen attitudes towards this issue that are fundamentally opposed to each other. The title of the project itself, Commonist, appeals to common sense, one broader than any political dimension. Commonist is not simply a citizen who holds leftist or rightist views on politics, but he is rather a cosmopolite who has to put up with the altered regulations of human coexistence. A cosmopolite adheres to panhuman virtues in his judgment.

There are many definitions of multiculturalism invented by politicians, sociologists, philosophers and writers. YARAT Contemporary Art Space proposes artistic interpretation of that huge and contradictory phenomenon that affects everyone. Each artist will offer his own definition of multiculturalism that holds positive or negative meaning for him or her. But there is always a big question mark remaining.


YARAT Contemporary Art Space was founded in 2011 by Aida Mahmudova. It is a non-profit organisation dedicated to nurturing an understanding of contemporary art in Azerbaijan and to creating a platform for Azerbaijani art, both nationally and abroad. Based in Baku, YARAT, (which means 'create' in Azerbaijani) carries out its mission through an on-going programme of exhibitions, educational events and festivals. YARAT facilitates dialogue and exchange between local and international artistic networks, including foundations, galleries and museums. A series of residencies further fosters opportunities for global cultural dialogue and partnerships.


Location: 132 Yusif Vezirov Chemansamanli, Baku City (map attached)

Opening: 19:00

www.yarat.az


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