Turkish cartoonist opens exhibition in Baku

An exhibition of paintings by Deputy Chairman of the Turkish Cartoonists` Association Kadri Dogruer has opened at the Giz Galasi gallery in Baku. The exhibition is organized by Azerbaijan`s Culture and Tourism Ministry.

Addressing the opening ceremony, Deputy Minister of Culture and Tourism Adalat Valiyev said the exhibition was aimed at boosting cultural relations between Azerbaijan and Turkey, and to promote the Turkish cartoonist`s works in Baku.

Other speakers, including People`s Artist Farhad Khalilov and Chairman of Azerbaijan Association of Cartoonists Bayram Hajizade praised the Turksih cartoonist`s works. Dogruer thanked the Azerbaijani Culture and Tourism Ministry for organizing the exhibition. Dogruer is a participant of numerous international exhibitions and competitions.

Being one of the eminent fine art masters in Turkey, Kadri Dogruer is in constant search for synthesis of East and West traditions, of national originality. Preserving philosophical world view basis and poetry of Eastern classical art along with outlook of contemporary man distinguishes his paintings. The 10-day exhibition will feature more than 38 paintings by the Turkish cartoonist.
 

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