Vüsal Bağırov

Prof. Dr. VÜSAL BAĞIROV

Faculty of Fine Arts, Design and Architecture

E-mail vbagirov@ciu.edu.tr
Telephone number +90 392 671 11 11
Extension 2107
Office EH320
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CURRICULUM VITAE

Education
  • Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences History of Art (PhD, 2004)
  • Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Fine Arts Graphic Design (Master, 1993)
  • Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Fine Arts Graphic Design (Undergraduate, 1991)
Publications

Books and books chapters published internationally

  • Chapter in the book ‘Current Approaches in Social and Cultural Studies I’. Article titled ‘The Effect of Colour on Human Psychology and How This Affects Behaviors of Consumers in Graphic Design’. - 2025

Articles published in other peer reviewed international journals

  • Basic Characteristics of Modern Graphic Design of Azerbaijan and Foreign Countries - 2021
  • 1. Historical roots of the art of sculpture in Azerbaijan El sesi Tehran 2002 - 2002
  • 2. Role of national traditions in the art of Azerbaijani sculpture /Araz /Tehran 2002 - 2002

Articles published in National journals

  • The importance of portfolio design in the tourism sectors projects. TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY RESEARCH. Baku 2017. 1/16. pp.86-98. - 2017
  • 'The Importance of Turkish Graphic Arts in Art Educationi'/Geo-Strategiya.No65. 10.2017.p 28-32.www.strategiya.az - 2017
  • 11. Development of Printing and Graphic Arts Art Role in Education. / Graphic Design, Visual Communication Culture Magazine, 64/2015. p. 58-60 - 2015
  • 10. The influence of the Soviet Revolution on avantgarde art movements./ Graphic Design, Visual Communications Culture Magazine, 59/2014. p. 66-68 - 2014
  • 9. Ethnographic Issues in the Azerbaijani Press Graphic / Azerbaijan arxeology and ethnography. Science and art. Edition 2. Baku 2010 Nurlan p. 159-163. - 2010
  • 8. Advertising and its Factors. Edition 14. Baku 2007 Nurlan p. 309-314. - 2007
  • 7. Advertising History and Development Stages. Edition 13. Baku 2006 Nurlan p. 323-328. - 2006
  • 6. The Development Steps of the Azerbaijan Medal Art. Edition 9. Baku 2004 Nurlan p. 351-354. - 2004
  • 5. Property of Azerbaijan Small Sculpture Art (70's of the 20th century), Journal of Culture World. Edition 7. Baku 2003 Nurlan p. 448-451. - 2003
  • 4. The Visual Arts Approach of Islamic Religion. Edition 4. Baku 2002 Nurlan p. 134-137. - 2002
  • 2. The Role of Ceremonies, Traditions and Customs in the Development of Sculpture / Novruz: Tradition and Commitment. Edition 1.T Bookstore Baku 2001. p 37-41 - 2001
  • 3. The Impact of International Exhibitions on the National Sculpture Art. Edition 3. Baku 2001 Khagani p. 109-110. - 2001
  • 1. Archaeological Resources Concept of History of Azerbaijan Academic Research Results Small Sized Sculpture samples. / Culture and Architecture problems, Issue 2, Baku, 2000 Çaşıoğlu, p. 54-57. - 2000

Other Publications

  • 4. Graphic in Painting - Work Education / Ankara 2014. Pegem Academy 96 p. - 2014
  • 3. About Advertising and Graphic Design / Baku 2012. Nurlan 133 p. - 2012
  • 2. Education of Artistic Advertising / Baku 2008. Nurlan 118 p. - 2008
  • 1. Development of Small-sized Sculpture in Azerbaijan - 20th century / Baku 2004. Nurlan 163 p. - 2004
  • Book Section
Thesis Supervision

Doctorate Thesis Supervised

  • Ali Katırcı (2024) "A MODEL PROPOSAL FOR CITY BRANDING THROUGH SEMIOTICS AND GENDER PERCEPTION: THE CASE OF NICOSIA WALLED CITY" - 2024

Master Thesis Supervised

  • Olgac ÖKE 2022 STOP-MOTION ANIMATION IN COMMERCIAL MOVIES, CASE STUDY OF HONDA “PAPER” COMMERCIAL BY PES: THE STOP-MOTION ANIMATION ART IN COMMERCIALS - 2022
  • Weli Kelvin NYEBUCHİ 2022 THE INFLUENCE OF COLOUR ON HUMAN PYSCHOLOGY AND HOW THIS INFLUENCES CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR IN GRAPHIC DESIGN - 2022
  • Faria IFTİKHAR 2022 THE INFLUENCE OF WOMEN IN GRAPHIC DESIGN 2000-2020 - 2022
  • Melis AKTAÇ (2020). " Examining the Effect of Digital Elements Used in Shop Window Design in Tterms of Sensory Stimulation in the Field of Fashion Stores” - 2020
  • Tuğberk Yığıtcan (2019) "The Effect of Graphic Design on Packaging Design of Local Companies in TRNC" CIU Graphic Design MFA - 2019
  • Wael Obeid (2019). "The Influence of Wall Graphics in Coffee Shops of North Cyprus on Customers" CIU Graphic Design MFA - 2019
  • Ahmad Al Kasih (2018) "An investigation into the corporate identity designs for universities in North Cyprus" CIU Graphic Design MFA - 2018
  • David Kamau Njoroge (2018)"The effect of cultural identities on visual communication systems in branding process." CIU Graphic Design MFA - 2018
  • Henry KELENDE KANDA (2018) "Effect of graphic design on communication: a study on postcard design" CIU Graphic Design MFA - 2018
  • İhab Hraychieh (ongoing) 'From Arcade to Mobil Decices: An Evolution of Digital Games/The mobile games which is redesigned from Arcades: Pckmen, Tilt, Super Mario' CIU Graphic Design MFA
Projects
  • 21. "19 May Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day International Art and Design Exhibition" Marmara University Traditional Handicrafts and Design Application and Research Center (GESTUAM). 19.05.2023 – 30.05.2023 (INTERNATIONAL – CALLED)
  • 22. “Colors Multiply as Shared” Painting Workshop and Exhibition - Lefkeliler Inn, Nicosia. 13.05.2023. (INTERNATIONAL – CALLED)
  • 23. WINDMILL - Art Exhibition with the Concept of “Sustainable Development Goals” – Nicosia and Famagusta. 03.10.2023 – 10.10.2023. (INTERNATIONAL – CALLED)
  • 24. Group Exhibition Participation “International Modern Art Exhibition” Carrusel do LOUVRE - Paris. 20.10.2023 – 22.10.2023 (INTERNATIONAL – CALLED)
  • 25. “It Multiplies When Shared” International Workshop and Exhibition – Kyrenia TRNC. 19.10.2023. – 25.10.2023. (INTERNATIONAL – CALLED)
  • 26. “100th Anniversary of Our Republic International Group Exhibition” Marmara University Traditional Handicrafts and Design Application and Research Center (GESTUAM). 29.10.2023 – 30.11.2023 (INTERNATIONAL – CALLED)
  • 27. “November 24 Teachers' Day International Group Exhibition” Marmara University Traditional Handicrafts and Design Application and Research Center (GESTUAM). 24.11.2023 – 25.12.2023 (INTERNATIONAL – CALLED) ​
  • 19. Group Exhibition Participation “İstinye University II. 'Digital Unrest' Group Exhibition within the scope of the International Media and Society Symposium' 26.05.2022 - 26.10.2022 (INTERNATIONAL - CALLED)
  • 20. Group Exhibition Participation "International Art and Design Exhibition on the 100th Anniversary of Uşak's Liberation from Occupation" Uşak University Fine Arts Gallery. 29.05.2022 – 08.06.2022 (INTERNATIONAL – CALLED)
  • 18. Group Exhibition Participation: "Celebration and Commemoration Exhibition of the 100th Anniversary of the Adoption of the National Anthem". 12.03.2021 – 24.04.2021. (INTERNATIONAL – CALLED)
  • 17. Mixed Exhibition Participation " 43th "Çanakkale State Fine Arts Gallery. 15.04.2019 – 22.04.2019- (INTERNATIONAL – INVITED)
  • 14. “The continuation of visual memory against the destruction of cultural heritage” Unesco project exhibition, Atatürk Cultural Center, Lefkoşa, KKTC. 30.10.2018 – 13.11.2018 (INTERNATIONAL – INVITED)
  • 15. ” Brand city designs " Hacettepe University, Ismet Vehit Güney gallery, TRNC Lefkoşa. 08.10.2018 – 19.10.2018 (INTERNATIONAL – INVITED)
  • 16. ” Azerbaijan Artists Workshop " Exhibition, Cyprus Museum of Modern Art, TRNC Nicosia. 25.11.2018-07.12.2018 (INTERNATIONAL – INVITED)
  • 13. Spring Exhibition - 2010, a mixed exhibition organized by Azerbaijan Painters Association, Gallery of State Fine Arts on behalf of V. Samedova, Baku 2010.
  • 12. 28 May Exhibition - 2009, a mixed exhibition organized by Azerbaijan Painters' Association, Gallery of State Fine Arts on behalf of V. Samedova, Baku 2009.
  • 5. Molla Nasreddin-2008 international painting exhibition, 1st International Cartoon Contest organized in Baku, 2008.
  • 11. Republic Exhibition - 2008, a mixed exhibition organized by Azerbaijan Painters' Association, Gallery of State Fine Arts on behalf of V. Samedova, Baku 2008.
  • 4. An international poster exhibition of Azerbaijani and Iranian painters held in Tehran. 2007.
  • 10. Republic Exhibition - 2007, a mixed exhibition organized by Azerbaijan Painters Association, Gallery of State Fine Arts on behalf of V. Samedova, Baku 2007
  • 3. International painting exhibition of Korean, Azerbaijan and Turkish painters held in Kore. 2006.
  • 1. An international painting exhibition of Azerbaijani, Korean and Turkish painters held in Baku. 2005.
  • 2. International painting exhibition of Turkish, Azerbaijani and Korean painters held in Istanbul. 2005.
  • 9. Autumn-2004 Republic Exhibition, a mixed exhibition organized by Azerbaijan Painters Association, Bahlulzade State Fine Arts Gallery, Baku 2004
  • 8. Spring-2000 National Exhibition, a joint exhibition organized by Azerbaijan Painters Association, State Fine Arts Gallery on behalf of S. Bahlulzade, Baku 2000
  • 7. Autumn 1999 Republic Exhibition, Mixed Exhibition organized by Azerbaijan Painters Association, Gallery of State Fine Arts on behalf of S. Bahlulzade, Baku 1999
  • 6. Republic Exhibition - 1998, exhibitions organized by the Union of Artists of Azerbaijan, V.Samedov on behalf of the State Fine Arts Gallery, Baku 1998
  • 5. Novruz-97 Republican Exhibition, a mixed exhibition organized by Azerbaijan Painters Association, Gallery of State Fine Arts on behalf of S. Bahlulzade, Baku 1997
  • 3.Novruz-96 International Exhibition in State Fine Arts Gallery on behalf of S.Bahlulzade, Baku.1996
  • 4. Traditional Autumn Exhibition, State Gallery of Fine Arts on behalf of V. Samedova, Baku.1996
  • 1. Traditional Spring Exhibition, State Fine Arts Gallery on behalf of S.Bahlulzade, Baku.1994
  • 2. Traditional Autumn Exhibition, State Gallery of Fine Arts on behalf of V. Samedova, Baku.1994
  • International Exhibitions:
  • Group Exhibitions:
Awards
  • 7. "TRNC Labour and social security 7. Ministry Logo Design Competition " Reserve Fund Department, First Prize, Lefkoşa 2019. (2019)
  • 8. “TRNC Labour and Social Security Logo Design Competition” Social Services Department, first prize, Nicosia 2019. (2019)
  • 6. 'National Paralympic Committee 10th International Poster Competition' International poster contest organized by Azerbaijan Artists Union and Azerbaijan State Paralympic Committee, 3. Award, Baku 2007. (2007)
  • 4. 'Azerbaijan Today' 12th National Poster Competition, International Teatro Poster Competition organized by Baku Fine Arts Center and Unocal Khazar, 3. Award, Baku 2006. (2006)
  • 5. 'International Poster Competition Against Narcotics' International Poster Competition organized by Azerbaijan Artists Union and Azerbaijan State Customs Committee,, Competitive Reward, Baku 2006. (2006)
  • 3. 'Azerbaijan Today' 11th National Poster Competition, International Teatro Poster Competition organized by Baku Fine Arts Center and Unocal Khazar, 3. Award, Baku 2005. (2005)
  • 2.Light Towards future 1st International Poster Competition, International poster contest organized by Azerbaijan Artists Union and BARMEK, 2. Award, Baku 2002. (2002)
  • 1. Antinarcotizm. International Poster Competition, Organized by Azerbaijan Advertisers Union and United Nations International Drug Control Programme/UNDCP International poster contest, 3. Award, Baku 1998. (1998)
Research Areas
  • Graphic Design.
  • Painting.
  • Graphic Printing.
  • 3D Animation.
  • Illustration.
  • History of Graphic Design.
Administrative Duties
  • Cyprus International University. Faculty of Fine Arts, Design and Architecture. Head of Graphic Design Department, 2009 2010. (2009-2010)
  • Cyprus International University Student Disciplinary Committee Chair, 2016 (2016-2018)
  • Cyprus International University Education Faculty Head of the Institute of Fine Arts, 2016 2017. (2016-2017)
  • Cyprus International University, FFADA Faculty Board Member (since 2018) (2018-ONGOING)
  • Cyprus International University, FFADA Faculty Board Member (since 2018) (2018-ONGOING)
  • Cyprus International University, Academic Staff Discipline Board (FFADA Representative) (2018-ONGOING)
  • Student Competition Committee (FFADA Representative) (2019-ONGOING)
  • Cyprus International University Senate Membership (since 2020) (2020-ONGOING)
  • Cyprus International University Disciplinary Board Membership (2022-2024)
  • Head of Graphic Design Department, Faculty of Fine Arts, Design and Architecture, Cyprus International University (2024-ONGOING)