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Faig Ahmed Expands the Language of the Carpet Faig Ahmed has spent much of the last decade redefining what a carpet can be. Working from the visual traditions of Azerbaijani weaving, the Baku-based artist has become internationally recognized for textile sculptures that appear to melt, distort, and digitally glitch. His work often begins with patterns that seem familiar and historically grounded before unraveling into forms that challenge assumptions about craft, technology,

Faig Ahmed is renowned for his vibrant textile sculptures, which use traditional Azerbaijani ornamental carpets as their starting point. Often, these works seem to melt, pool, or glitch. Currently, at the 61st Venice Biennale, Ahmed is representing Azerbaijan with a solo exhibition titled The Attention. This installation explores themes of science, alchemy, spirituality, and self-perception in a sprawling, maze-like setup. Exploration of science and tradition Curator Gwendoly

Faig Ahmed is known for his vibrant textile sculptures that take traditional Azerbaijani ornamental carpets as starting point, often appearing to melt, pool, or glitch. In his current solo presentation at the 61st Venice Biennale, where he is representing Azerbaijan, the Baku-based artist branches out into more conceptual territory, exploring science, alchemy, spirituality, and perceptions of self in a sprawling, maze-like installation called The Attention. Curated by Gwendol