Center of Contemporary Art

Baku


When active, this excellent commercial minigallery tends to highlight some of the city's more-interesting contemporary artistic trends. Check out their social media (links on the blog) for current happenings.


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6. Tahir Salahov House Museum

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7. Cümə Mosque

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