ADA University brought together international artists, cultural figures and leading Azerbaijani talent for exhibitions, film screenings and discussions during Baku Art Weekend 2026.
The events were held as part of the second edition of “Fly to Baku. Art Weekend,” which ran across the Azerbaijani capital from 30 October to 1 November.
The programme featured a screening of The Hammer, a documentary tracing the life and career of renowned auctioneer and art adviser Simon de Pury.
The premiere was attended by Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and founder and head of IDEA Public Union.
Following the screening, de Pury took part in a discussion with producer Alexey Ageyev and director Simon Wallon about the film and his career in the global art world.
The events were held as part of the second edition of “Fly to Baku. Art Weekend,” which ran across the Azerbaijani capital from 30 October to 1 November.
Documentary screening puts Simon de Pury in the spotlight
The programme featured a screening of The Hammer, a documentary tracing the life and career of renowned auctioneer and art adviser Simon de Pury.
The premiere was attended by Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and founder and head of IDEA Public Union.
Following the screening, de Pury took part in a discussion with producer Alexey Ageyev and director Simon Wallon about the film and his career in the global art world.
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