Azerbaijan (Republic of)

Inspired by the title of the Biennale Arte proposed by the curator Adriano Pedrosa, the artists of the Azerbaijani pavilion have created site-specific works reflecting on the meaning of the expression “Foreigners everywhere”.
Vusala Agharaziyeva investigates the theme of estrangement, emphasising the emotional intensity of always feeling like a stranger in one’s own life. Investigating the concept of migration, Agharaziyeva recounts her own experience and transforms it into a universal value for her country, Azerbaijan, whose history has been shaped by the dynamics of migration.
Rashad Alakbarov offers a significant perspective on the concept of birthplace, emphasising how this gradually shapes our identity over time. His research, which deploys different media and languages, culminates in the affirmation of both personal and collective presence, emphasising the profound bond that is created between individuals and the places where they have lived.
Irina Eldarova has created a new series of paintings for the Biennale di Venezia that draw on personal episodes. Through an analysis of the concept of place as a centre of exchange and fusion between peoples, Eldarova emphasises the importance of respectfully welcoming “the other”, highlighting the universal idea of mutual understanding and comradeship.