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Baku Art Galleries Tour
Guide Location: Azerbaijan » Baku
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 6
Tour Duration: 1 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 2.2 km
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Author: ellen
Azerbaijan has a fantastic cultural heritage that goes back generations to the age of antiquity. Here in Baku numerous galleries display the work of both established and up and coming artists. Take our tour to see the best artworks in the city.
Tour Stops and Attractions
Art Group
1) Art Group
Established in 1995, the Art Group is one of the largest centers of its kind in the country. Prominent Azerbaijani artists Elmar and Jamelya Gashiev manage this wonderful venue, which has lots of beautiful paintings photographs, carpets, ceramics and antiques for the visitor to enjoy.
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The Center of Modern Art
2) The Center of Modern Art
Located in the very heart of the city, this center is one of Baku’s most popular galleries. The center of the modern art is one of the most popular galleries in Baku. Well-known modern masterpieces by Esmer Narimanbeyova, Zakir Huseynov Yavar Sultans, Rasim Babayev and Qorkhmaz Efendi sit alongside works by young talented artists.
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Gallery Qiz Qalasi
3) Gallery Qiz Qalasi
The Qiz Qalasi Gallery is located in the heart of Old Town Baku. This private gallery was founded by prominent Azerbaijan artist Salkhab Mamedov in 1999. Its three exhibition halls display some of the most outstanding artworks created in Azerbaijan in the last century.
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Baku Center of Art (Yeni Gallery)
4) Baku Center of Art (Yeni Gallery)
Opened in 1986, this prominent cultural venue offers an independent space to foster the creativity of Baku artists. The works of many professional and budding artists, photographers, architects, composers, vocalists, poets and other creative people are presented here.
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The Museum Centre Art Gallery
5) The Museum Centre Art Gallery
Located within the Museum Centre are five exhibition halls dedicated to art. Here you can see paintings, graphics, conceptual art, photography, sculpture, fine art and children’s art. A marvelous, unique aspect of this gallery is its glass roof, which casts the sunlight of the day on these amazing artworks.
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Union of Artists Exhibition Hall
6) Union of Artists Exhibition Hall
Established in 1932, the Azerbaijan Union of Artists is a collective organization of about 800 professional artists and art historians. This hub of national art development is involved in purchasing about 1,000 artworks each year for its many exhibitions. Visitors to this institution can see lots of paintings, monumental art, sculpture, fine art and graphics.
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