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Narmina Valiyeva
Contemporary Visual Artist | PhD in Fine Arts Member of the Union of Artists of Azerbaijan
BIOGRAPHY & PERSONAL DATA
Born on January 1, 1989, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Narmina Valiyeva is an acclaimed contemporary visual artist and academic. Over the past two decades, her creative endeavors have earned prominent international recognition, spanning prestigious exhibitions, global competitions, and significant institutional contributions.
EDUCATION & ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
| 2014 – 2018 | Postgraduate Studies (PhD in Fine Arts) Faculty of Painting, Azerbaijan State Academy of Fine Arts • Dissertation: 'The Creativity of Salhab Mammadov in the Context of the Contemporary Artistic Environment' (Successfully defended in 2018). |
| 2010 – 2012 | Master of Fine Arts (MFA) – Painting Faculty of Painting, Azerbaijan State Academy of Fine Arts |
| 2006 – 2010 | Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) – Painting Faculty of Painting, Azerbaijan State Academy of Fine Arts |
| 1995 – 2006 | Secondary Education Secondary School No. 276, Baku (Graduated with Honors) |
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & HONORS
Since 2025: Member of 'Sanat ve Sanatkarlar Topluluğu Kültür Derneği' (SAKÜDER), Turkey.
Since 2014: Member of the European Women Artists Association.
Since 2012: Presidential Scholarship Holder, Republic of Azerbaijan.
Since 2007: Board Member, International Children’s Creativity Foundation.
Since 2007: Member of the Union of Artists of Azerbaijan.
AWARDS, COMPETITIONS & MAJOR MILESTONES
| 2025 | Invited Artist & Participant, 'My Seas – My Oceans' International Exhibition. |
| 2024 | Curator for Painting, International Exhibition dedicated to the 'Problem of Missing Persons'. |
| 2023 | Curator for Painting, 'MINEPS' International Exhibition, Baku Congress Center. |
| 2011 | 1st Place, 'Art Without Borders' International Symposium (Jointly organized by the Azerbaijan State Academy of Fine Arts and Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University). |
| 2010 | Official Illustrator, 'Gender Roles in Azerbaijani Traditions' (Joint publication by the Embassy of Sweden in Azerbaijan and RIQC). |
| 2007 | Winner, 'Germany in Three Colors' Painting Competition (Jointly organized by the German Embassy in Baku and the Azerbaijan State Academy of Fine Arts). |
| 2007 | Completed Master Classes in Germany under the mentorship of the renowned visual artist Stephan Geisler. |
| 2006 | Official Delegate / Invitee, Festival of Phenomenal Children, Washington, D.C. |
| 2004 | Recipient of the 'International' Prize, International Ecological Competition, Tokyo, Japan. |
| 2001 | Winner, 'Cyberkidz' Global Competition, organized by the U.S. Children’s Internet Museum. |
| 2001 | Gold Medal, 'Ocean' International Art Competition, Yamaha, Japan (A renowned Japanese company produced a commercial puzzle set based on the winning artwork). |
| 2000 | Silver Medal, 'Ocean' International Art Competition, Yamaha, Japan. |
SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS
| 2025 | Helsinki, Finland – 'Dedicated to Strong Spirits' (The Karabakh Collection) |
| 2025 | Oslo, Norway – 'Dedicated to Strong Spirits' (The Karabakh Collection) |
| 2025 | Khankendi, Azerbaijan – Karabakh University, 'Dedicated to Strong Spirits' (The Karabakh Collection) |
| 2019 | Paris, France – Carrousel du Louvre |
| 2019 | Pruszków, Poland – Palace of Culture |
| 2019 | Rome, Italy – Loreta Larkina Gallery |
| 2017 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Emir Palace |
| 2014 – 2016 | Luxembourg and Paris, France – Bi-annual Solo Showcases |
| 2015 / 2020 | Baku, Azerbaijan – Azerbaijan National Museum of Art |
| 2015 | Budapest, Hungary – Solo Showcase |
| 2013 | Washington State, USA – Solo Exhibition & Master Classes |
| 2013 | Rome, Italy – Comforti Exhibition Hall |
| 2013 | Melbourne, Australia – Solo Showcase |
| 2013 | Washington State, USA – Master Classes & Exhibition, ICAF |
| 2012 | Virginia, USA – George Mason University |
| 2012 | Berlin, Germany – Direktorenhaus Exhibition Hall |
| 2007 | Washington State, USA – Master Classes & Solo Exhibition, International Child Art Foundation (ICAF) International Children’s Creativity Festival |
| 2003 | Baku, Azerbaijan – Vajiha Samadova Central Exhibition Hall |
| 2003 | Tallinn, Estonia – Solo Showcase |
| 1999 | Baku, Azerbaijan – First Solo Exhibition, Children’s Art Gallery |
| 1999 | Istanbul, Turkey – Solo Showcase |
SELECTED GROUP & INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS
| 2023 | Moscow, Russia – 'Azerbaijan Days', organized by AMOR |
| 2023 | Bodrum, Turkey – 'Art and Antique Fair' |
| 2022 | Istanbul, Turkey – '3rd IAAF Istanbul Art and Antique Fair' |
| 2022 | London, United Kingdom – International Painting Festival |
| 2022 | Naples, Italy – 'Vesuvian Academy' |
| 2022 | Hong Kong, China – International Contemporary Showcase |
| 2022 | Moscow, Russia – International Exhibition, organized by the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation |
| 2021 / 2022 | Paris, France – 'Carrousel du Louvre Art Fair' |
| 2021 | Paris, France – 'Art for Peace' Exhibition, organized by UNESCO |
| 2020 | Rome, Italy – 'Galerie Beauté Du Matin Calme' |
| 2020 | Riccione, Italy – 'Sopravista International Festival' |
MEDIA & DOCUMENTARIES
Narmina Valiyeva’s prolific creative journey has been the subject of dedicated television profiles and documentary films:
- “Light Filtered Through Colors” (2004): A specialized documentary film produced by the 'Azerbaijan' Documentary Film Studio under Lider TV.
- “Colors of the Soul” (2003): A 45-minute feature profile produced by the 'Azerbaijanfilm' Main Editorial Office of the Azerbaijan State Radio and Television Company.
Note: Artworks by Narmina Valiyeva have been widely adapted and featured in international publications, calendars, and commemorative postal series.
Portofolio of Narmina Valiyeva (PDF)
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