«Graphic art»

In the Epoch of the Revival of the Powerful State, Turkmen fine arts are flourishing, driven by the visionary initiatives of our hero Arkadag and the dedicated efforts of our esteemed President. Among the various forms of fine art, graphic art is one of oldest and most fundamental forms of visual art that has survived to the present day. With roots stretching back to the ancient times, Turkmen graphic art compromises various forms, including easel graphic art, posters, and book illustrations. This diverse field includes several key branches, most notably printmaking, applied graphics, advertising graphics, and industrial graphics. By utilizing a wide range of media—including pencil, ink, watercolor, gouache, and tempera—graphic artworks capture the beauty of the world and reflect the spiritual richness of the human experience. At the State Museum of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan was organized an exhibition called "Graphic Art". For the first time, graphic works that have been kept in the museum’s storage rooms for more than half a century are being shown at the exhibition. The exhibition gives a special place to the works of master artists who left a great mark on Turkmen graphic art. Works by P. Znamenshchikov and Y. Novikov, which depict the life of the Turkmen people, Ahalteke horses, and workers are placed in a prominent place in the exhibition. Works by Y. Novikov such as "Carpet Weavers" (1966), "Our Wealth" (1965), "Musical Piece" (1965), and "Turkmen Horses" (1971) take an important place in the exhibition. Famous graphic works by the master artist Y. Annanurov, who made a significant contribution to the development of fine art, are presented at the exhibition. In the work "Jahekchiler" (1962) by Y. Annanurov, the hard work of Turkmen women is praised. Also, the wonderful works of A.N. Kinyakin and his son A.A. Kinyakin give special beauty to our exhibition today. In A.A. Kinyakin's autolithography works "Kejebe" and "On the Road," the image of a Turkmen woman sitting on a camel is created with high skill. In addition to the gifts presented to our Hero Arkadag, the exhibition also features graphic works by the well-known artist Maral Rahmanzade and as well as several pieces by anonymous authors. Also, several works by S. Meredov in a mixed technique and works by young artists Sh. Bayramova, O. Myradova, and Sh. Mammedova are shown at the exhibition. The exhibition is dedicated to the evolution of our national fine art, exploring its historical development and philosophical depth. This exhibition reveals not only the past but also the spiritual essence of contemporary Turkmen graphic art. Unlike painting, Turkmen graphic art is distinguished by its the unique artistic language and expressive style. Works created through the combination of black and white colors vividly reflect the bravery, patience, and kindness of the Turkmen people. The works presented in this exhibition artistically capture the inner world, character, and spiritual state of a person, utilizing various tools and techniques such as pencil, charcoal, sanguine, pastel, and etching and engraving. The exhibition was officially opened with a welcoming speech by Meretgeldi Charyyev, Director of the State Museum of the State Cultural Center of Turkmenistan. Among those who addressed the audience at the opening ceremony were Charymyrat Yazmyradov, Chairman of the Union of Artists of Turkmenistan and Honored Worker of the Arts of Turkmenistan, Azat Annayev Senior Lecturer at the State Academy of Arts of Turkmenistan and art historian, Oguljan Berdiyeva lecturer at the State Specialized School of Arts and art historian, and Dovletgeldi Akiyev Executive Secretary of the magazine “Gunesh”. The exhibition participants gave engaging presentations on the history of the development of the Turkmen national fine arts and its profound philosophical significance. The exhibition revealed not only the past but also the spiritual world of contemporary Turkmen graphic art. The speeches made a strong impression on the exhibition guests and the museum staff.