Baku:President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, and their daughters Leyla and Arzu Aliyeva attended the retrospective exhibition titled 'My Absheron and More' at the Azerbaijan National Museum of Art. The exhibition commemorates the 80th anniversary of Farhad Khalilov, a notable artist and Chairman of the Union of Artists of Azerbaijan.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the exhibition was a collaborative effort by the Ministry of Culture, the Azerbaijan National Museum of Art, and the Union of Artists of Azerbaijan. It showcases over 90 works from Khalilov's personal collection, spanning from the 1960s to present day, including monumental paintings and small-format graphic works.

Farhad Khalilov is celebrated for his significant contributions to Azerbaijani fine arts, characterized by his unique artistic style and vision. His work encompasses various genres, blending realism with avant-garde and abstract art. His pieces are noted for their diverse artistic expressions, distinctive color schemes, and the emotional resonance of the spaces depicted.

A major theme in Khalilov's work is landscape painting, especially focused on Absheron. His art reflects personal observations of the region's natural environment, coastal landscapes, and weather conditions, using a unique approach to color and light to convey his emotional perspective.

The exhibition also highlights Khalilov's graphic art, which reveals his exploration of form and composition across various formats and artistic methods. It illustrates the evolution of the Absheron theme in his art and its significance in his artistic language.