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In 1962-1968 S. Mammadov studied at the Faculty of Painting at the Tbilisi State Academy of Art. During his study, Salhab experimented with various genres of fine art and graphics, engaged in sculpture and ceramics. Upon graduation of his study in Tbilisi, S.Mammadov returned to Baku. He was sent to Azerbaijan to work for the Art Fund and Union of Artists. He actively took part in the cultural life of the country and implemented numerous large-scale projects on the decorative design of the city. The artist managed international art exhibitions in Riga, Tokyo, Izmir, and was involved in the creation of exposition of the Azerbaijan History Museum in 1980. Salhab Mammadov worked hard to organize large-scale All-Union exhibitions that reflected Azerbaijan's achievements in agriculture, industry and culture. In 1975-80, he was a Senior Artist of the Azerbaijan Pavilion of the All-Union Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy (AEANE) in Moscow, and led 2,000m2 exhibition space. In 1977, the Azerbaijan Pavilion was awarded the AEANE gold medal.

The first monumental work is the monumental ceramic panel "Welcome" (1969), decorating the facade of the "Intourist" hotel. The Gobustan (1970) compositions consisting of 16 compositions made of brass and latten, were successfully exhibited in various cities during the Days of Azerbaijani Culture in France, and presented to country museums and private collectors. Salhab Mammadov's multi-faceted artistic potential is manifested in his creative research expressed in most various materials. The artist, who works in metal, ceramics, art glass, wood and textile, feels the texture of the material very well and skillfully reveals it. In 2008, the artist worked the exterior of the “Mugham Center” Concert Hall and created seven abstract bronze panels dedicated to the theme of mugam: "Chahargah", "Shushter", "Shur", "Humayun", "Bayati-shiraz", "Rast" and "Seygah." Image of the great Azerbaijani poet and philosopher Nizami Ganjavi plays a great role in Salhab Mammadov's creativity. In 1980, in the pillar hall of Unions in Moscow, organization of the exhibition dedicated to the 840th anniversary of Nizami Ganjavi was entrusted to Salhab Mammadov. In 1996, 16 ceramic reliefs created by the artist on the Nizami's works were awarded with prizes and diplomas as the best works of the year. In 2012, Salhab Mammadov, with the support of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Embassy of Azerbaijan to Italy, implemented a project that is of great importance both for the author and for the history of Azerbaijan as a whole. As part of the 870th anniversary of Nizami Ganjavi, a statue of a prominent Azerbaijani poet was erected in Rome, in one of the central alleys of the historic park called the Borgeze Kingdom. In 2010, S.Mammadov erected a monument to Farman Salmanov, one of the most famous scientists and oil workers of the world, at the square in front of the Museum of Geology, Oil and Gas in Khanty-Mansiysk. In 2011 S. Mammadov erected a memorial composition of “Khojaly” in Berlin in front of the famous Gotfried-Benn Library established in 1892. In the same year, 3 bronze compositions named “Flame” were erected in front and in the balcony of the “Marriott-Absheron” Hotel.

In 2012, a monument with the words of the Great Leader Heydar Aliyev and Pope John Paul II dedicated to the friendly relations between Azerbaijan and Poland was erected by S. Mammadov in Gnezdo, the ancient Polish city.

Creative courage in the implementation of artistic ideas and use of modern artistic ideas reflecting contemporary trends and rhythms are very typical for Salhab Mammadov's creativity. It can be attributed to all the works of the artist. Besides national identity, his works reflects European aesthetics, which arouse great interest among the audience, and create rich associations in their imagination. The spatial sense is so peculiar for Salhab Mammadov's creative thinking that it never leaves him in danger.

The talent of the artist is revealed in a completely different way in his paintings. The landscape paintings by Salhab Mammadov differ for their expressiveness, sincerity and immediate perception. Sometimes these works are full of lyrical and deep fluctuations sometimes are emotional and expressive. However, all of them are united by an optimistic worldview and a love of a powerful life. The artist generously shares his feelings with the audience. The description of Salhab Mammadov's works is refreshing and at the same time create a sense of lightness and transparency. Freedom of brushing informs the audience of the brush movement. Colored shades and reflexes reflect the indecision of the light-air environment. In a glittering environment beneath the sun's rays, the volume and contours of the picture melt and dance.

Despite his creative and social activities, Salhab Mammadov has proved himself to be a talented organizer. He created “QGallery” in Baku and “Berlin-Baku”, Berlin art galleries.

It is important to note the pedagogical activity of Salhab Mammadov. He has been working for a long time as Vice-Rector for International Relations at the Azerbaijan Academy of Art, as well as Secretary of the Union of Artists of Azerbaijan since 1993.

This is the life credo of Salhab Mammadov, a prominent artist, public figure, talented leader, active propagandist of our national art, who was awarded the “Order of Glory”, the highest award of our Motherland.

1972 – to present  a member of the Union of Artists of Azerbaijan

1982-1988 Executive Secretary of the Union of Artists of Azerbaijan

1988 - Honored Art Worker of the Republic of Azerbaijan

1993-1999 Associate Professor of the Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Art

1993 – to present Secretary of the Union of Artists of Azerbaijan

2004 - to present Vice-Rector for International Relations, Professor at the Azerbaijan State Academy of Arts

2006 - People's Artist of the Republic of Azerbaijan

2008 - Personal pension of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

2009 - Honorary member of the Russian Academy of Arts

2010 - Member of the Expert Commission of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan

2012 2011 - Diploma awarded by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the nomination of "Fine Art" 2011 

2012 - Awarded with the Order of Glory of the Republic of Azerbaijan

2014- Honorary Member of the Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan

2015 - Honorary Member of the Academy of Arts of Georgia

2017 - Awarded with the “Order of Honor” of the Republic of Azerbaijan

The List of Selected Works and Exhibitions of Professor S. Mammadov:

1969 – “Welcome to Baku” Decorative ceramic panel, 4x6m, "Intourist building facade”, S. Mammadov

1971 - "Tales of Gobustan" 16 compositions, engraving, copper, latten 

• "Azerbaijan" decorative composition, copper, carving, enamel, Park named after Y.Gagarin, Moscow, S. Mammadov.
• "Together Family", AEANE Azerbaijan Pavilion, Moscow

Senior Artist of International Exhibitions, Riga, Tokyo, Izmir, Tallinn

1980 - Senior artist of designs and artistic exposition design dedicated to 840th anniversary of N. Ganjavi, Pillar Hall of Unions, Moscow 

1980-1982 Design of a new art exposition at the Azerbaijan History Museum. In collaboration with author of panels on several historical topics and senior artist of exposition design E. Ahmedov and A. Mehdiyev 

1984 - Senior Artist of the exhibition launched in Oslo, Norway

1990 -  "My Azerbaijan" 6 compositions, copper, carving, engraving, Düsseldorf, Germany

1995 - "Baku Motives", 6 stained glass, copper, wood, 350x180 сm, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Baku

1996 - 16 ceramic relief compositions of Nizami Ganjavi's work "Khamsa" was awarded with the Humay Award in the nomination of the best work of the year.

1997- International Exhibition, Great City Municipality, Istanbul

• The  Republican Exhibition of Fine Arts, Baku

1998  - “History of Azerbaijan”, metal, copper, frame, engraving, carving, enamel, 70x70 cm. Presented to the Moscow Mayor's Office on behalf of the Republic of Azerbaijan 

2004 - “Balance” composition, stained-glass, lobby of the Constitutional Court, Baku

2005 - Monument to the National Leader Heydar Aliyev in Shamakhi, bronze, granite, S. Mammadov,

2006 - Monument to the National Leader Heydar Aliyev in Heydar Aliyev Park, Khirdalan, bronze, granite, S.Mammadov

2007 - Monument to the National Leader Heydar Aliyev in Cairo, Egypt, bronze, granite, Salhab Mammadov.

• Monument to Aliaga Vahid in Khirdalan, bronze, granite, Salhab Mammadov.

2008 – Monument to the hero of the Great Patriotic War Mehdi Huseynzade in Khirdalan, bronze, granite, S. Mammadov, A. Askerov

- Monument to the National Leader Heydar Aliyev in the corridor of the building of the Milli Majlis, granite, S. Mammadov, A. Askerov

- 7 compositions dedicated to mugham theme in front of "Mugham" theater: "Chahargah", "Shushtar", "Shur", "Humayun", "Bayati-shiraz", "Rast", "Seygah", latten, Baku, S.Mammadov

- Historical monuments of Azerbaijan, gobelin, 2008, Supreme Court building, Baku, S. Mammadov.

2009 – Monument to Farman Salmanov, 2009, bronze, Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia, S. Mammadov

2010 – Memorial plate dedicated to the well-known Hungarian public figure Podmanitski Frigyrezro in Budapest, S. Mammadov, A. Asgerov

• 4 compositions of "Dervish Masks" for Nizami Cinema, latten, grey granite, S.Mammadov, A.Ibadullaev

2011 - “Khojaly” memorial monument dedicated to Khojaly tragedy in Berlin, bronze, S.Mamadov

• “Flame” 3 compositions erected at the entrance and in the balcony of the Marriott-Absheron Hotel,bronze, S. Mammadov

2012 – Monument to Nizami Ganjavi at Villa Borgeze Park in the center of Rome, travertine, bronze,

            granite, S. Mammadov.

• Monument with the words of the Great Leader Heydar Aliyev and Pope John Paul II  dedicated to the friendly relations between Azerbaijan and Poland was erected in Gnezdo, the ancient Polish city, S. Mammadov

2014 - “Flowering” composition. Monument erected in the yard of Council of Europe in Strasbourg.

                  Strasbourg, France. S. Mammadov.

2016 – Monument to the Azerbaijani Poetess Mashati Ganjavi. Marble. Cognac, France.

                  S. Mammadov

2017 - Monument to the Azerbaijani Poetess Khurshidbanu Natavan. Evian, France. S. Mammadov

2017 - “Our Thoughts and Desires”, United Nations, Ariana Park, Geneva, Switzerland

2017 – Monument to Suleyman Bey Sulkevich and Veli Bey Yadigar. Warsaw, Poland. S. Mammadov.