The Exhibition Center of Fine Arts of the Ministry of Culture of Turkmenistan hosted the opening of an exhibition in celebration of the country's Neutrality Day, featuring works by Turkmen artists across all art forms. The theme was Magtymguly Fragi. A total of 337 pieces, including paintings, graphics, sculptures, ceramics, jewelry and photography, filled both floors of the exhibition center.

Visitors were greeted by a panoramic landscape titled "Tebigat" by Mojek Charyev. The artist captured the majesty of nature in the foothills of Kopetdag with its hardworking people living amidst this beauty. This landscape represents a small piece of the great homeland about which the genius of the Turkmen people, Magtymguly Fragi, composed his poems.

The most significant cultural and political event this year was the unveiling of a giant monument to Magtymguly. Notably, photographing the monument's assembly became a work of art in itself.

Chingiz Torayev presented an unparalleled pencil portrait of Magtymguly in his painting "Departure." The artist included two mirrors in his work, perhaps inviting each viewer to see their reflection in Magtymguly Fragi's creativity.

Perhaps the most impressive piece for viewers at the exhibition was Berdiguly Amansakhatov's triptych "Poetry of Magtymguly." The three paintings, united by one theme, were executed by the artist in a surrealism style.

One could stand near these paintings for hours, examining the images and attempting to decipher their meanings.

Gahryman Gochmyradov presented a painting titled "Dance." Created in a modern style with mosaic-like bright spots, the painting attracts attention with its lively action and infectious joy. The artist has created several works in this style, all popular with audiences.

Among decorative-applied works, Altynjemal Bayliyeva's tapestry stood out. Crafted in relief technique with pale shades of gray-beige, it particularly caught our attention. The tapestry artist explained that she created her piece under the influence of Magtymguly's line "The expanse is fanned by Caspian waves. To the smoothness of Jayhun by Turkmen winds" from the poem "The Future of Turkmenistan." Altynjemal combined wave play with dune play in her tapestry.

Ceramist Gulyara Babayeva was inspired by the phrase "blue doves" from Magtymguly's poems to create a collection of gray-blue vessels. The artist used an eclectic mix of ethnic style and modern fine art genres to depict lunar mountains, landscapes of Akbugday etrap, and the mosque in Anev.