Azerbaijan to Showcase ‘The Attention’ at 61st International Art Exhibition

Venice: Azerbaijan will participate in the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia with a national pavilion, presenting the project titled 'The Attention' by Honored Artist Faig Ahmed. The exhibition is organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, with the support of the Ministry of Culture and the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Italy.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, 'The Attention' is conceived as an immersive, multimodal environment, unfolding across a sequence of interconnected spaces. The project addresses the uncertainty, anxiety, and information overload characteristic of the contemporary era, exploring inner consciousness and the process of reconnection to demonstrate how art can emerge from chaos.

The pavilion is conceptually grounded in the legacy of Imadaddin Nasimi, a prominent Azerbaijani poet and a central figure of the Hurufi tradition. Faig Ahmed incorporates advanced technologies, including quantum systems, neuro-reactivity, and data-driven processes, alongside traditional artistic methods.

The exhibition draws a direct parallel between Hurufi philosophy and the quantum understanding of reality, presenting quantum information as a contemporary counterpart to ancient metaphysical insights.

The national pavilion is curated by Gwendolyn Colla§o, whose expertise spans Islamic art, material culture, and cross-cultural exchange.