Discover the Masterpieces of Rahman Umarov

One of Turkmenistan’s most renowned and internationally celebrated artists. His exquisite oil paintings are showcased in national museums across multiple countries and are prized by private collectors around the world.

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About Rahman Umarov

Rahman Umarov, born in 1968 in Lebap Province, Turkmenistan, is an internationally renowned artist celebrated for his mastery in oil painting. With a career spanning over three decades, his works have been displayed in prestigious museums around the world and are part of private collections in numerous countries.

Career Timeline

1983-1987

Graduated with honors from the Art Academy, Turkmenistan

1987-1994

Studied at the Tashkent Academy of Arts, Uzbekistan

1995-2001

Teacher at the Youth Art School in Lebap

2004

Became a member of the Union of Artists of Turkmenistan

2001-2005

Principal of the Youth Art School in Lebap

2016-2018

Chairman of the Lebap Provincial Branch of the Union of Artists of Turkmenistan

2018 - Present

Freelance Artist

Exhibition History

  • 2005: Moscow Central Art House
  • 2006: Turkey
  • 2007: Tashkent Biennale
  • 2008: Azerbaijan & Moscow
  • 2008: Gold Medal at "Golden Age" competition, Turkmenistan
  • 2009: Project in Amasya, Turkey
  • 2010: International workshop in Mardin, Turkey
  • 2011: International workshop in Paris, France
  • 2013: International Artist Workshop in Crimea, Ukraine

Artwork Collections

  • National Museum of Arts of Turkmenistan
  • Amasya Museum, Turkey
  • Mardin Historical Museum, Turkey
  • Turkic Culture Organization's Museum of Fine Arts
  • Private Collections in: Russia, France, USA, Canada, Turkey, Ukraine, UAE, India, Indonesia, Singapore

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