On June 20, 2026, the "Art-Bazar" gallery in Ashgabat hosted a distinctive cultural event—the opening of the literary exhibition "Neo-Poetry," coupled with a creative meeting featuring prominent Turkmen writer, playwright, and pioneer of the poetry-graphics genre, Hemra Shirow. The conceptual evening drew a large audience, including prominent cultural and art figures, members of the creative intelligentsia, journalists, and the general public.

The exhibition showcased avant-garde examples of poetry-graphics that fundamentally challenge the traditional perception of literature and reading. These innovative works demonstrate that a poem can be articulated not only through typography and phonetic sound but also via the fluid dynamics of visual arts. Speakers at the opening highlighted the writer’s key contribution to establishing and developing this modern genre within contemporary Turkmen poetry. It was structurally emphasized that Hemra Shirow’s creative works enjoy deep-seated popularity among both children and older generations of literary enthusiasts.

As part of the cultural program, selected poems were recited, and musical compositions written to Hemra Shirow's verses by his daughter, the accomplished composer and musician Ayna Shirowa, were performed. The event unfolded in a highly inspiring atmosphere, reflecting a harmonious blend of literature, visual art, and music, effectively uniting the capital’s artistic community.