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Opening of Centre for Contemporary Arts Tashkent

Overview

Uzbekistan has inaugurated the Centre for Contemporary Arts Tashkent (CCA Tashkent), the nation’s first permanent institution dedicated to contemporary art. The center is located in the capital within a restored 1912 tram depot and diesel station, a project involving the Paris-based architectural firm Studio KO.

Led by the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation, the facility serves as a hub for art production, research, and discussion. It features galleries, a library, educational spaces, and public meeting areas. The center aims to link Uzbek artists with international cultural institutions across Asia, Europe, and the United States.

The opening is marked by the inaugural exhibition ‘Hikmah’ (meaning ‘wisdom’), curated by Dr. Sara Raza. The exhibition includes works from both Uzbek and international artists, such as Ali Cherri, Kimsooja, and Nari Ward, to explore the connections between traditional knowledge and contemporary production.

Entities

Centre for Contemporary Arts Tashkent · Tashkent · Studio KO · Nadia Kaabi-Linke · Sara Raza

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Centre for Contemporary Arts Tashkent opens in restored industrial site

    The Centre for Contemporary Arts Tashkent has opened in a restored 1912 industrial site, featuring the ‘Hikmah’ exhibition to explore Uzbekistan’s cultural history through contemporary art.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Tashkent opens Uzbekistan’s first permanent contemporary art center

    Uzbekistan has launched the Centre for Contemporary Arts Tashkent, a permanent facility in a restored 1912 industrial depot designed to connect local artists with the global art community.

Sources

canvasonline.com · es.euronews.com · pt.euronews.com · yenisafak.com