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Feature Articles & Mentions of Gülnar and her Artventures
Presenting a list of content published in print or online that featured or mentioned Gülnar Babayeva, her artwork or creative endeavors in chronological order, starting from the most recent.
BlueStone Press / Reporter Jeff Slater, January 10, 2025
An Inspired Optimist
An Interview with Gülnar Babayeva about her journey to the Hudson Valley NY, about her family, professional undertakings and artventures as a sculptor and designer, Gülnar's inspiration and sculpture mission, and lastly about her most recent exhibitions created at local galleries.
BlueStone Press / January 13, 2025
Caspian Müse Studio of Rosendale presents “State of Being” exhibit at ASK
The Second Invitational Sculpture Exhibition, "State of Being," curated by sculptor and designer Gülnar Babayeva of Caspian Müse Studio in Rosendale, which opened on Dec. 7, is on display, noon-5 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, until its closing reception, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, at the downtown arts center, Arts Society of Kingston, ASK, 97 Broadway, Kingston. The exhibit features sculptural works of art by Hudson Valley sculptors...
Poughkeepsie Journal / Melissa Dvozenja-Thomas, January 30, 2024
'Still I Rise' exhibit celebrates Black History Month in Poughkeepsie
The Arts Mid-Hudson Gallery in Poughkeepsie is currently presenting a multimedia art exhibition through March 3 called "Still I Rise: Celebrating Black History Month," curated by Willie Mae Brown. Article mentions Gülnar Babayeva as one of the participating artists.The works of the artists represented in this show uplift the diverse contributions of visual artists in the area working in various mediums.
Daily Freeman / January 28, 2024
Snapshot: A lesson in ceramics at Cornell Creative Arts Center in Kingston
Photojournalist Tania Barricklo for Daily Freeman captures Gülnar Babayeva's Design Ceramic Vessels Workshop during an afternoon session at the CCAC Ceramics Studio. Photo article mentions Gülnar Babayeva & her workshop participants, upcoming vessel design sessions, and displays work-in-progress images of worksop participants.
Daily Freeman / January 26, 2024
Photos: Design Ceramic Vessels workshop at Cornell Creative Arts Center
Photojournalist Tania Barricklo for Daily Freeman captures Gülnar Babayeva's Design Ceramic Vessels Workshop during an afternoon session at the CCAC Ceramics Studio. Photo article mentions Gülnar Babayeva & her workshop participants, upcoming vessel design sessions, and displays work-in-progress images of worksop participants.
Chronogram / AUGUST 12, 2022
“The Other Dimension” at Olive Branch Studio & Gallery
Mentions "The Other Dimension" exhibition curated and designed by Gülnar Babayeva, features detail image of her sculpture "Awaiting Self-Guidance" as well as highlights her earlier involvement with the launch of a new gallery and its direction.
Hudson Valley One / July 6, 2022 p.29 & JULY 8, 2022 online
Olive Branch Studio & Gallery launches invitational sculpture exhibition
Mentions Gülnar Babayeva as the gallery's creative lead, and includes in the exhibiting artists list. Features "Awaiting Self-Guidance" sculpture on the cover image of the short article, with three more additional works from fellow exhibiting sculptors.
BlueStone Press / July 1, 2022 p.17
Olive Branch Studio & Gallery's grand opening and its first invitational sculpture exhibition, "The Other Dimension"
Mentions Gülnar Babayeva as the gallery's creative lead, and includes in the exhibiting artists list. Features "Awaiting Self-Guidance" sculpture on the cover image of this brief article, with three more additional works from fellow exhibiting sculptors. Correction: Babayeva joined Olive Branch in autumn of 2021.
Pensive: A Global Journal of Spirituality and the Arts / SPR 2022, Issue 4
Published Artwork on Pensive
Features Gülnar Babayeva’s sculpture “Embracing Solitude” on p.101, and a compact bio of the artist can be found on the Contributor Bios section on p.146
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Pensive publishes work that deepens the inward life; expresses a range of religious/spiritual/humanist experiences and perspectives; envisions a more just, peaceful, and sustainable world; advances dialogue across difference; and challenges structural oppression in all its forms.
VIA ARTS SOCIETY OF KINSTON / December 16, 2021
Awarded 2022 NYSCA Individual Artist Grant
Gülnar Babayeva's proposal for Figurative Sculpture Renaissance has been accepted by the New York State Council on the Arts. The project execution will take place throughout the year 2022. Follow the artist @caspianmuse on instagram for project updates.
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This support is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Still Point Arts Quarterly / Summer 2021, Issue 42
The Art of Isolation: Finding a Silver Lining in the Pandemic Response
Featured Artist on p.114 -115 in the summer issue of Still Point Arts Quarterly, featured artwork on p.41, short artist bio on p.6, mention on p.13 and featured in the related online exhibition at Still Point Art Gallery.
Poughkeepsie Journal / Linda Marston-Reid, January 6, 2021
Kingston's 'Hindsight is 2020' Looks Back at Last Year Through the Lens of Art
Mention: Gülnar Babayeva's realistic sculpture "Embracing Solitude" evokes a sense of peace with being alone,…
Chronogram | Arts.Culture.Spirit. / December 30, 2020
2020: What We Lost (and Gained)
Features Gülnar Babayeva’s Sculpture: “Embracing Solitude” alongside fellow artists & local writers from Hudson Valley, NY
La Voz: Hispanic Culture and News from the Hudson Valley | Bard College / Gerry Harrington, May 2016
Celebrating Immigrant Gifts and Heritage in the Hudson Valley
Mentioned in the Immigrant Gifts to America section:
In addition to the works of Garlock, “Immigrant Gifts” will spotlight artwork by José Acosta (Cuba), Gülnar Babayeva (Azerbaijan)...
The State University of New York Blog / Maxwell Morgan, June 5, 2012
Azerbaijan Student Experiences American Dream at SUNY Ulster
Featured blog post about Gülnar Babayeva as an international student and the recipient of State University of New York Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence
BlueStone Press / Special submitted by SUNY Ulster, June 1, 2012, p.17
An American Dream Starts in Rosendale: Stranded Girl from Azerbaijan Has a Most Excellent Adventure
Published feature article about Gülnar Babayeva’s journey into the arts, her lucky encounter with the local family, and her adventures at SUNY Ulster.