First exhibition of rescued works by contemporary Uzbek artists

Location: Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Berlin Occasion: Women in Business & Society conference: Women entrepreneurs from Uzbekistan and Germany in dialogue Curator: Zukhra Rakhmatova Artists: Sharifa Sharafkhodjaeva, Diyor Razikov, Nuriddin Rasulov

Project description:

This exhibition was the starting point for the founding of the San’at Association – Forum for Art, Culture and Science. It featured rescued works by contemporary Uzbek artists that had been lost in Europe during the pandemic and were found and preserved by art historian and curator Zukhra Rakhmatova during a search lasting several weeks.

The presentation at the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Berlin symbolised the ‘return of art to its homeland’ and marked the public launch of the association. The conference not only saw the opening of the exhibition, but also the official announcement of the founding of San’at.

As a cultural bridge between Germany and Uzbekistan, San’at played an active role in shaping the evening’s programme. In cooperation with the Primo Piano Music School, a musical contribution was integrated into the official programme, featuring selected classical compositions. The artistic framework enriched the conference and created a lively space for intercultural exchange between entrepreneurs, cultural professionals and guests from both countries. The event impressively demonstrated how art connects people and facilitates dialogue.

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Usbekistan und Deutschland im DIalog

Berlinda “Ayollarning jamiyat va biznesdagi roli: O’zbekiston-Germaniya tadbirkor ayollari” mavzusida xalqaro anjuman bo’lib o’tdi

Pressemitteilung zur Ausstellung

Musikschule Primo Piano

Planned Projects

Our projects combine contemporary art, cultural heritage, education and intercultural dialogue between Uzbekistan and Germany. The following projects are currently in planning

Navruz – Celebrating Central Asia’s New Year in Berlin

Navruz is one of the oldest cultural festivals in Central Asia and stands for renewal, hope and new beginnings. In cooperation with German cultural institutions, San’at is bringing this special festival to Berlin and showing how Navruz is celebrated in Uzbekistan. Music, dance, art, cuisine and traditional customs invite Berliners to experience the Central Asian New Year from a new cultural perspective. Objective: To communicate Uzbek cultural traditions and promote intercultural exchange.

International Children’s Art Exhibition on International Children’s Day (1 June)

Zum Internationalen Kindertag organisiert San’at eine internationale Kinderkunstausstellung mit Werken von Kindern aus Usbekistan und Deutschland. Präsentiert werden Arbeiten aus führenden Kunstschulen Usbekistans sowie von jungen Künstler:innen aus Deutschland. Die Ausstellung schafft einen kreativen Raum für Begegnung, Austausch und gegenseitiges Kennenlernen. Ziel: Förderung kultureller Bildung, Kreativität und internationaler Verständigung von Kindesalter an.

German-Uzbek restoration and knowledge exchange project with Dr Anke Scharrahs

Project description: San’at is planning an international restoration and knowledge exchange project in cooperation with renowned German restorer Dr Anke Scharrahs. Dr Scharrahs is a globally recognised expert in the conservation and restoration of historical and polychrome wooden objects and art-historical interiors. She has more than 25 years of experience in researching and restoring important cultural-historical objects, including international restoration projects such as the long-term restoration of the famous Aleppo Room at the Museum of Islamic Art in Berlin. As part of this project, Dr Scharrahs will be invited to Uzbekistan to initiate professional exchanges with local museums, restorers and art institutions, offer workshops and lectures and develop joint approaches to preserving cultural heritage. Objective: To establish sustainable cooperation in the field of restoration and cultural preservation, to facilitate the professional exchange of experience between Germany and Uzbekistan, and to strengthen cultural dialogue through shared knowledge and practical cooperation.

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Anniversary project ‘35 years of Uzbekistan’s independence’

To mark the 35th anniversary of the Republic of Uzbekistan, San’at is planning a cultural anniversary programme with exhibitions, concerts and lectures in Germany and Uzbekistan. There will be a special focus on miniature art relating to the Baburnama and the cultural heritage of Amir Timur. The aim is to raise international awareness of Uzbekistan’s cultural heritage and promote cultural dialogue.

Project on Uzbek Language Day

The project is dedicated to promoting the Uzbek language as part of cultural heritage. Readings, literary evenings and educational formats for a broad audience are planned. Objective: To communicate linguistic diversity and promote intercultural education.