Woodcarving in Uzbekistan
Woodcarving is part of Central Asia’s artistic heritage. In ancient times, wood was considered a rare and valuable material in this arid region. In the hands of skilful craftsmen, it was carved into exquisite ornaments. In this article, we meet Mirjalol Bakhromov, a young and promising woodcarver.
Tashkent Speaks
An immersive audio performance-promenade through the streets of Tashkent invites participants to experience the city in an entirely new way.
Equipped with headphones, audiences embark on a collective walk through the capital's streets, parks, and courtyards — exploring a city that continuously reinvents and reimagines itself. This experimental format transforms urban space into theatrical stage, where the soundtrack guides perception and the familiar becomes strange, revealing Tashkent's layered identity through sound, movement, and shared experience.
Magnificent Sudochye
The Sudochye Lakes system, once a bay of the Aral Sea, was officially designated as an internationally significant wetland under the Ramsar Convention in May 2023. Nominated by Uzbekistan's Ministry of Ecology, the site is now protected as Ramsar Object No. 2522, marking a vital step in preserving critical ecosystems in the Aral Sea region.
24 HOURS IN SAMARKAND
Discover Samarkand in one day: explore the majestic Registan, Bibi-Khanim Mosque, and vibrant Siab Bazaar. Savor authentic plov, visit Gur-Emir and Shah-i Zinda, then witness the Registan's magical night illumination.
Bukhara’s Healing Recipe
The inaugural Bukhara Biennial feels less like an art exhibition and more like a collective spiritual pilgrimage.
Mysterious Doors of Old Bukhara
Some walls and doors are left sinking into the ground as the renovated pavements rise. Some doors are eaten up by time, their facade is scaling up, wood is cracking. Most of them need restoration.