On October 29, a stylish brunch was held at a Nana’s Bakery, organised by the Baku International Arts Festival (BIAF2025) in collaboration with NARGIS Magazine.
The event brought together bloggers, art, fashion, and media representatives, as well as the festival’s ambassador AISÉL, to discuss the role of art and culture in the life of modern Baku.
In a friendly and inspiring atmosphere, guests talked about how the BIAF 2025, which will take place from October 31 to November 16, is transforming Baku into a live stage for world art.
The festival’s program includes performances by renowned artists, including Behzod Abduraimov, the Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra named after Uzeyir Hajibeyli, Fuad Ibrahimov, TITIZÉ - A Venetian Dream / Daniele Finzi Pasca (Switzerland), Delay the Sadness / Sharon Eyal Dance (France), Hamlet - Prince of Denmark / EX Machina / Robert Lepage / Côté Danse / Guillaume Côté (Canada), Anna Karenina / Gesher Theatre (Israel), The Rite of Spring / Yang Liping Contemporary Dance (China), Dmitry Sitkovetsky – violin, the Azerbaijan State Symphony Orchestra named after Uzeyir Hajibeyli, Murtuza Bulbul – conductor, Farhad Badalbeyli – piano.
AISÉL noted that such events help feel the energy of art and remind us that Baku is a place where new ideas are born, and modern cultural identity is shaped.
Guests expressed sincere support for the festival, emphasising the importance of uniting the creative community and promoting Azerbaijan as a cultural hub of the region.
The brunch became a wonderful start to the series of events for BIAF 2025.
