The Exhibition Center of Fine Arts of the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan has opened an exhibition of works by 12 Turkmen artists dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the poet and philosopher Magtymguly Fragi.

The organizers of the exhibition gave it a lyrical title, "Spring in the Country Praised by Fragi". A total of 120 paintings, sculptures and ceramics were exhibited. Most of the works were created by graduates of the Tashkent State Theatre and Art Institute, now known as the K. Behzod State Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan.

In the center of the exhibition hall, visitors were greeted by the portrait of Magtymguly by Rakhman Umarov. This portrait was so successful that it opened many exhibitions in Ashgabat this year.

Next to it was a painting of "Idris Baba Madrasah," where Magtymguly received his primary education. On the opposite side of the exhibition was the painting of the "Shirgazi Madrasah," where Magtymguly continued his education in Khiva. However, most of the paintings were created based on the poet's verses.

One of the lines or quatrain that inspired the artist became the theme for a new painting. Spring in the country praised by Fragi, manifested itself in the paintings in beautiful spring landscapes, beautiful girls, mischievous boys and peaceful happy life.

Azat Annaev, Honored Art Worker of Turkmenistan, noted that there are no significant differences in the works of graduates of the Turkmen Academy and the Uzbek Academy.

After all, the main teacher for the artist is life, the nature of his homeland and the people surrounding him. The exhibition delights with new styles used by Turkmen artists.

In Mamed Yarmamedov's exposition, alongside realism and ethno-modernism, there is photorealism, which is already beloved by the audience. The Umarov couple stood out at this exhibition. Dilber Umarova's exhibition of ceramic figurines left no viewer indifferent.