November 2026 marks the 120th anniversary of the birth of Latif Huseyn oglu Karimov, a distinguished scholar and researcher of Azerbaijani carpet art, People’s Artist, and recipient of the USSR State Prize. The anniversary is being commemorated in accordance with a relevant decree issued by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev.

To mark this significant anniversary, the National Museum of History of Azerbaijan will host a scientific seminar entitled “Latif Karimov and the Scholarly Study of Azerbaijani Carpet Art.”

The seminar aims to explore Karimov’s rich scholarly and artistic legacy. His work played a pivotal role in the study and classification of Azerbaijani carpets and in promoting this art form internationally.

The seminar will examine Karimov’s contributions to the development of Azerbaijani carpet weaving, his research into carpet classification and ornamental motifs, and his role in preserving the country’s national cultural heritage.