Azerbaijani painter's exhibition to be hosted in London - PHOTOS

On the 22nd of February an exhibition of Azerbaijani artist Torakhanim Aghabayova will be hosted in London. The exhibition is being supported by The European Azerbaijan Society, and it comprises a selection of paintings by Aghabayova that explore the rich theme of oil, its fascinating infrastructure and the people living in the oil-booming city of Baku, the Azerbaijani capital. Vibrant, contemporary, and often ironic, these paintings give an interesting insight into the modern life of the country.

Born and raised in the centre of Baku, Torakhanim Aghabayova lives amongst the contemporary Azerbaijan that she portrays. Whether playing in a rock band as a teenager, studying for her Master’s degree at Azerbaijan Fine Art Academy, or now teaching young, budding artists, Torakhanim has always had her finger on the pulse of life in her homeland, especially regarding what is new and progressive, and this is reflected it in her art. To make a long story short - Torakhanim Aghabayova presents Social Realism with a twist. Take a look at her works below.

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