Trove of art Bahruz Kangarli Museum

Bahruz Kangarli, founder of the Azerbaijani Realism painting school, was the first artist from Azerbaijan to engage with the genre of self-portraiture. At Bahruz Kangarli Museum in Nakhchivan, you can find out about the life and creativity of the artist, as well as glimpse his original works.

Trove of artBahruz Kangarli Museum

The museum is dedicated to the cherished memory of Bahruz Kangarli, a prominent figure and founder of the Azerbaijani Realism painting school. National Leader Heydar Aliyev studied in this building (then the Nakhchivan Pedagogical Technical School) in 1938-1939 and attended the opening of the museum on 18 June 2002.

After a major reconstruction in 2013, the museum building was reopened with a design that synthesises Eastern and Western architectural elements. The two-storey building consists of seven rooms on the first floor and five rooms on the second floor. Bahruz Kangarli, who also worked in theatre set design, graphic art and other genres, created his most valuable works in the portrait genre, celebrating the beauty of his homeland throughout his life. The renowned artist, who lived only 30 years, created over 2,000 paintings. The museum displays over 1,300 exhibits, including 63 original works by the artist.

For detailed information:

75 Ataturk Street, Nakhchivan City

Open Tuesday - Friday: 10:00-18:00; Saturday - Sunday: 10:00-17:00

Admission is free.