Prominent Azerbaijani artist Togrul Narimanbekov has passed away.
The laureate of the USSR State Prize and People's Artist of Azerbaijan, individual pensioner of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Togrul Narimanbekov died at 83.
In connection with this, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, PM Artur Rasizadeh, Speaker of the Parliament Ogtay Asadov, Head of Presidential Administration Ramiz Mehdiyev and other state and government officials have signed an obituary.
The obituary says: ‘High-skilled well-known artist had worked in all genres of fine arts for many years. His bright works created in various fields such as landscapes, portraits, monumental paintings, illustrations and theater painting are characterized by genre diversity, aesthetic perfection and a unique style. Unique works embodying Narimanbekov world entered the treasury of rare pearls of our culture forming the face of the modern fine arts. As valuable works of modern Azerbaijan’s painting, Narimanbekov’s works created in portrait, landscape, still life and domestic genres are showcased at famous exhibition halls, art galleries and art museums of the world, kept at the museums of different countries and in the collections of individuals. Activity of Togrul Narimanbekov has impacted on formation of artistic and aesthetic vision of several artists’ generation. Being a wonderful school for young artists with a rich heritage, he played an important role in the formation of their professionalism. Narimanbekov’s creativity was always in the focus of attention and always appreciated. He was awarded with orders and medals of many countries. Honoring him with independent Azerbaijan's highest national awards - Glory and Independence Order is a bright indicator of respect for his art and personality in his homeland. Bright memory of the great artist - Togrul Narimanbekov will live forever in the hearts of our people. Let him rest in peace!’
Togrul Narimanbekov was born on August 7, in 1930, in Baku.
APA