* Book to feature pearl of Azeri architecture * A new book on the Sirvansahlar Palace, which is one of the best examples of  Azerbaijani architecture from 14-15th centuries, is being prepared. Sevda Dadasova, the director of Sirvansahlar palace-museum complex, has told Azernews that the book (it) will provide information about nine monuments included in the complex and feature photos of interesting exhibits there. The book to be entitled Pearl of Azerbaijani architecture - Sirvansahlar, w...... полностью

* German ambassador to open photo exhibition * An individual photo exhibition by Regina Shmeken, a well-known German photographer, is organized at the Qiz Qalasi gallery in Baku on February 24  - March 3. Rare photos taken by the photographer in 1989-2000 are displayed at the exhibition called Di Noye Mitte - New Center. The photos feature developments following the destruction of the Berlin Wall. * Smeken is a photo reporter of the newspaper Zuddoyce Tsaytung. His photos have been awarded man...... полностью

* Exhibition of handcrafts by the needy * The Azerbaijani Youth Assistance Foundation will organize on February 24-25 a sales exhibition of crafts by needy and vulnerable people. The exhibition will display decorative and household items made of different materials. Supported by the Noble Ladies Society, the event will also demonstrate works by disabled women. German CD features Azeri compositions * Works by composers from various countries have been recorded on a new CD released by The German...... полностью

* Turkmen vocalist to be accompanied by Azeri orchestra * Soloist of the Turkmen State Philharmonic Society Gulara Baltayeva will give a concert at the Azerbaijani Chamber Hall on February 14, accompanied by the Azerbaijani State Chamber Orchestra. The vocalist will perform works by Western European and Azerbaijani composers. Baku hosting Iranian artists exhibition * An exhibition called Iranian motives opened at the Azerbaijani State Arts Museum on Thursday. Some 60 paintings and graphic work...... полностью

Photo contest winner  to travel to Paris * The first contest of young photographers called Comma will be organized in Baku by the Azerbaijani Photographers Association at the initiative of the French embassy. All amateur and professional photographers under 30 are welcomed to participate at the contest to last from February 1 to March 15. Winner of the contest will be awarded a nine-day tour to Paris and have an opportunity to take part in the photo festival to be conducted in Erl, France, accor...... полностью