ARTIM TALKS: VERNACULAR PHOTOGRAPHY

YARAT Contemporary Art Space features the “Vernacular Photography” discussion by Elturan Mammadov within the framework of the parallel program of “Dadaş Adna: Love Me” exhibition at ARTIM Project Space.

Vernacular photography as a part of the modern culture processes is the most wide-spread and popular, as well as the least studied field of photography. Vernacular photography covers people’s lifestyles, living habits, traditions, memories, nostalgia and personal archive. Demand in this type of photography by world museums and galleries increases day by day.

Elturan Mammadov will talk and analyze about vernacular photography based on Dadash Adna’s photos within the framework of the exhibition Love Me. 

Elturan Mammadov (b. 1990) graduated from Ukrainian National Aerospace University and Mohsen Makhmalbaf Film School. Having studied photography independently, he mainly works with documental photography. In his oeuvre, he investigates national culture, together with how individuals behave in certain situations and cases as a part of the society. He reflects his attitude and criticism in a mockery and sometimes in a satiric way.

Love Me covers the full spectrum of Dadash Adna’s body of work, bringing together his photography, video, poster, poetry and paintings. Considering that many have recognized him through social networks, the artist's life remained a mystery for too many. Adna’s life and oeuvre, primarily known by his photography and poems, are endowed with love. “Love Me” forms the exhibition’s core point standing out as a message, calling and the biggest expectation from the world.

Date: June 27, 2019
Time: 7 pm
Addess: ARTIM Project Space (Icherisheher, Kichik Qala str., 5)
Free admission