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Textile artist Faig Ahmed has long transformed the traditional carpet into something alive. His woven works appear to melt, pixelate, dissolve, and spill across floors like liquid code, merging centuries-old Azerbaijani craftsmanship with the visual language of the digital age. Now, at the 61st edition of Venice Biennale, the artist pushes his practice into even more immersive territory with a monumental installation titled The Attention. Born in Sumqayit and based in Baku, A

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