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By Laman Ismayilova

A solo exhibition by Mexican artist Margarita Morales presented in Shamakhi, one of the most beautiful cities of Azerbaijan on June 22, Trend Life reported.

The event, organized jointly by the Mexican Embassy in Azerbaijan and the Culture and Tourism Ministry already traveled to such cities of the country as Baku, Ganja, Mingachevir and Gabala.

The exhibition "Symphony of Color" will feature 26 works, which reflect the nature and its vibrant colours.

Margarita Morales, born in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas, attended college in Mexico City and later lived some years in London. The artist has exhibited her paintings in numerous international institutions and museums, including the National Art Museum of Azerbaijan in 2015.

"My work is not substantial a reason conclusion, none think over something during the creative process, but an expression of something consisting of the past, the present and the future. My painting originates from the internal reaction to a socio-cultural surrounding field, is to be mastered only spontaneously to create an expression of the realities, the moments, the instants which consist of space and time; a decoding in the form of colors, lines, contours, outlines", said artist.

Located in a region 135km from Baku, Shamakhi used to be a capital city itself centuries ago. The ancient city found of the 5th century BC was the center of the powerful Shirvan kingdom in 11-16th centuries.

Once a main stop along the Great Silk Road, Shamakhi is home to famous Azerbaijani poets, philosophers and thinkers, which is why choosing the region as the host is not by accident.

Shamakhi has always attracted people for its flamboyant nature. Exceptional nature and mild climate adorn the city and its suburbs, which are famous for their shady forests and green meadows. The region is also well known as a center for winemaking and carpet weaving.

Despite being located on an active seismic zone, the city retains its many historical monuments. The "must see" attractions in Shamakhi are Juma mosque with its two minarets, the mausoleum of Shahihandan and Diri-Baba, the tomb of the Shirvan Khans, the ruins of the Gulistan citadel and the Gala-Bugurt fortress

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Laman Ismayilova is AzerNews’ staff journalist, follow her on Twitter: @Lam_Ismayilova

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