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  • Faig Ahmed Weaves Mysticism, Science, Technology, and Craft into 'The Attention'

    Faig Ahmed is known for his vibrant textile sculptures that take traditional Azerbaijani ornamental carpets as starting point, often appearing to melt, pool, or glitch. In his current solo presentation at the 61st Venice Biennale, where he is representing Azerbaijan, the Baku-based artist branches out into more conceptual territory, exploring science, alchemy, spirituality, and perceptions read more

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  • Faig Ahmed Redfines the Traditional – Hi-Fructose Magazine

    “I want to do with carpets anything that I can with all the instruments that exist, so no one can even do anything with them in the coming 100 years,” boldly declared Azerbaijani artist Faig Ahmed in an email, as if penning his personal manifesto. Recently, his experimental and, at times, sculptural versions of Middle read more

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