In November 2026, the 120th anniversary of the birth of Latif Huseyn oglu Karimov, an outstanding figure in Azerbaijani visual arts, renowned carpet scholar, educator and art historian, laureate of the USSR State Prize and People's Artist, will be commemorated.

On this significant jubilee occasion, a scientific seminar entitled “Latif Karimov and the Scientific Study of Azerbaijani Carpet Art” will be held at the National Museum of History of Azerbaijan on 20 October 2026.

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.