Hasanov Ibrahim Ruhulla oglu was born in Baku in 1953. He received his diploma from the University of Arts in 1982, after graduating from Azim Azimzade State Art School in 1973.
His versatility as a painter and sculptor has earned him a reputation among art lovers. His creative biography was shaped by his search in different artistic directions.
Baku hosted his debut solo exhibition in 1990. Art enthusiasts were captivated by the diversity of the exhibition’s genres, which included painting, sculpture, graphics, and “soft sculpture” — a creative outlet that breathed new life into his work. People from many countries, including Norway, Germany, and Turkey, expressed strong interest in this genre.
In 1991, the artist held his second solo exhibition in London. The London Museum purchased all the artworks on display. He joined the Azerbaijan Union of Artists in 1991. In 1995, he was personally invited to live and work in Turkey by Prime Minister Tansu Çiller.
The artist’s studio is an absolute treasure chest of ideas and plans. These include a monumental work honouring “Nuru Pasha and his Islamic Army,” the “End to Aggression” project dedicated to the Azerbaijani soldier, and a sculpture of Baku philanthropist and millionaire Haji Zeynalabdin Tagiyev.
A number of Ibrahim Hasanov’s creative works are housed in private collections, while others have been acquired by foreign museums and art galleries. There is also a stone carving sculpture titled “Waiting” in Tokyo’s Oriental Museum.
This modest artist is also well known for his charitable endeavours. He sculpted busts of multiple Karabakh war martyrs free of charge. His expansive worldview, flawless artistic vision, and patriotic spirit are on full display in works such as the Mubariz Ibrahimov bust in Gabala and the massive memorial built in honour of the Karabakh martyrs in Keshla.
Throughout Azerbaijan, the artist’s monumental works can be found in many places. In recent years, a 3-meter sculpture of the famous publicist and poet Mirza Alakbar Sabir was installed in front of the museum that was once the poet’s home. In 2018, he also created a breathtaking composition in front of the equestrian club in Mehdiabad settlement.
On December 15, 2023, the jubilee exhibition “Metamorphic Transitions: 70/30” by Ibrahim Hasanov and his son Ruhulla Hasanzade was held at the Museum Center in Baku.
The exhibition featured 22 modern sculptures, 8 bust photos, and 28 paintings by sculptor Ibrahim Hasanov, as well as 40 paintings by Ruhulla Hasanzade. In total, 68 paintings, 22 sculptures, and 8 busts were displayed at the exhibition.
