Using art as a quiet alarm, a new exhibition in Baku is drawing attention to endangered wildlife and the need for environmental responsibility.
The Superheroes of Wildlife exhibition opened on 4 February at the Heydar Aliyev Center, presenting works by British and Australian artists Gillie and Marc Schattner, internationally known for their large-scale public artworks focused on wildlife conservation, equality and coexistence.
The Baku project is the largest exhibition the artists have presented to date. Nearly 100 works are on display, combining sculpture, painting and immersive elements that highlight endangered species and humanity’s relationship with nature.
Two recurring figures - Rabbitwoman and Dogman - appear throughout the exhibition as companions and protectors. The characters symbolise acceptance, harmony and the idea that different beings can live together while caring for the planet.
Speaking to AnewZ, co-creator Gillie Schattner said the project is designed to help people form a personal connection with animals.
“When people see the wildlife sculptures, touch them and get up close, they form a connection,” she said. “When they connect, they begin to care and then they want to protect wildlife. All the animals you see in our sculptures are based on real life.”
Her creative partner, Marc Schattner, said exhibiting at the Heydar Aliyev Center fulfils a long-held ambition.
“Ten years ago, we used to do mock-ups of our sculptures in front of this building without even knowing it existed,” he said. “Now our works are here, in this amazing space and in this beautiful country.”
The exhibition will run for more than a year and uses interactive elements to raise awareness about endangered species and conservation, positioning public art as a platform for social engagement and global responsibility.
According to organisers, The Superheroes of Wildlife aims not only to showcase striking artworks but also to spark dialogue about shared responsibility, climate pressures and the survival of vulnerable species.
The project encourages visitors to surround wildlife with care - and to see conservation as a collective global duty.
U.S. forces say they have completed strikes on Iranian military sites near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with missile attacks on an American b...
Türkiye and Syria plan to increase annual bilateral trade to $5 billion within the next two years, officials from both countries said on Tuesday, as ...
As global diplomatic dynamics continue to evolve, the European Union is reassessing its ability to respond effectively to major international developm...
Uzbekistan plans to create a National Geological Data Bank and expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across the mining sector as part of effo...
Azerbaijan is considering new restrictions on children's use of social media, including a minimum registration age of 16 and fines for platforms that ...
U.S. forces say they have completed strikes on Iranian military sites near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with missile attacks on an American base in Jordan, marking a sharp escalation in tensions between the two sides.
Türkiye and Syria plan to increase annual bilateral trade to $5 billion within the next two years, officials from both countries said on Tuesday, as they seek to deepen economic ties and support Syria's recovery.
As global diplomatic dynamics continue to evolve, the European Union is reassessing its ability to respond effectively to major international developments, prompting renewed debate over defence coordination, foreign policy decision-making and institutional reform.
Uzbekistan plans to create a National Geological Data Bank and expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across the mining sector as part of efforts to attract $30 billion in investment by 2030.
Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry says 19 citizens have been repatriated following a deadly drone attack on two cargo ships in the Sea of Azov on 5 June.
A Sudanese man has been arrested over a knife attack in Belfast that left a man seriously injured and prompted calls online for a protest after footage of the incident circulated widely on social media.
Iran and Israel said on Monday (8 June) they had halted attacks on each other following an appeal from U.S. President Donald Trump, as Axios reported that Trump had privately told Benjamin Netanyahu “be careful, or you will be on your own very soon”.
Ukraine's military said it struck a Russian "shadow fleet" tanker in the Black Sea as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt Moscow's energy and logistics networks. The move underscores Kyiv's focus on targeting maritime assets it says are used to bypass sanctions on Russian oil exports.
Armenia’s parliamentary election has strengthened Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s mandate, with analysts linking the result to his post-Garabagh agenda and pro-Western direction. However, constitutional constraints remain a key obstacle to peace efforts with Azerbaijan.
Türkiye and Syria plan to increase annual bilateral trade to $5 billion within the next two years, officials from both countries said on Tuesday, as they seek to deepen economic ties and support Syria's recovery.
Uzbekistan plans to create a National Geological Data Bank and expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across the mining sector as part of efforts to attract $30 billion in investment by 2030.
Azerbaijan is considering new restrictions on children's use of social media, including a minimum registration age of 16 and fines for platforms that fail to protect young users. The proposals form part of a broader global trend towards tighter regulation of online platforms.
The European Union’s proposed 21st sanctions package against Russia could affect companies in Central Asia, including firms in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, as Brussels moves to tighten controls on sanctions circumvention.
Da Afghanistan Bank, the country's central bank, has discussed expanding banking and trade relations with the Afghanistan–U.S. Joint Chamber of Commerce as the country seeks to strengthen financial services for traders and support private sector growth.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment