About us
A Word From the Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, Founder of IDEA and Mind Behind the Project Leyla Aliyeva
“Fly to Baku. Sense the NOW is a call to listen, to see, to feel and to imagine. It is a bridge — connecting memory with imagination, heritage with innovation, and hearts with hope.”
Fly to Baku. Art Weekend. Sense the Future NOW is a landmark cultural initiative celebrating Azerbaijan’s vibrant artistic community while creating meaningful dialogue between local and international art scenes.
This year, Big Five turns its attention to the extraordinary wildlife of the Caucasus and the fragile balance between nature, culture and human responsibility. Across Baku’s museums, historic sites and public spaces, the Art Weekend brings together contemporary art, sculpture, performance and interdisciplinary projects.
Over three days, Baku becomes a living platform for exploring the relationship between humanity and the natural world - connecting Azerbaijan’s cultural heritage with urgent questions of biodiversity, memory and our shared responsibility for the future.
Vision
To present Baku as a cultural capital of global resonance — a city where art bridges tradition and modernity, connects diverse voices, and inspires future generations.
Mission
To celebrate creativity and cultural heritage while fostering inclusivity and dialogue. To create a platform where art is experienced, shared, and remembered — inclusive for all audiences, from children and families to international guests — ensuring that every participant feels welcome.
Through exhibitions, performances, concerts, and public projects, Fly to Baku invites audiences to sense the future through creativity and to embrace Azerbaijan’s cultural identity as a bridge between history and tomorrow.