Uzbekistan to get first major biennial in ancient city of Bukhara

"The Bukhara Biennale will be the largest and most diverse gathering of artists and artisans in Uzbekistan to date. Though it is a separate project to the forthcoming museums, it is 'tethered by similar goals', she adds, by 'providing ways for local and international audiences to engage with Uzbekistan's art and cultural heritage, and by creating sustainable frameworks and spaces to either preserve traditions or to widen access to our culture'."

"Uzbekistan has witnessed an ambitious state-led cultural agenda involving contemporary art, as its economy grows and opens up to private foreign investment. The Bukhara Biennale underscores this transformation, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s art scene as it seeks to position itself on the global stage."

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