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The Foundation for the Development of Culture and Art of Uzbekistan has opened a multimedia exhibition dedicated to the life and legacy of Igor Savitsky. The exhibition will run until January 24, 2027; admission is free on Thursdays.
Aziz KarimovOn October 21 in Paris, the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation and Centre Pompidou signed an agreement on long-term partnership. As part of the cooperation, an exhibition is planned to present the art and culture of Uzbekistan to an international audience.
Aziz KarimovShavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting with filmmakers at the Uzbekfilm film studio. He recalled the state of the studio ten years ago, spoke about his childhood in a village where a one-hour film was watched for five hours due to power outages, and cited figures on the growth of state support for the industry.
Sevara AzamovaEuronews has published a round-up of the week's cultural events in Europe: an Agatha Christie exhibition at the British Library, an exhibition on quantum theory as part of Turin Art Week, the premieres of the films Wicker and Primetime, the series Nocturne on Apple TV+ and a new album by Queens of the Stone Age. Most premieres are scheduled for 30 October. Euronews has published a roundup of the week's cultural events in Europe: an Agatha Christie exhibition at the British Library, a show about quantum theory as part of Turin Art Week, the premieres of the films Wicker and Primetime, the series Nocturne on Apple TV+ and a new album by Queens of the Stone Age. Most premieres are scheduled for 30 October.
Otabek YusupovRegistration for the annual “Night of the Arts” event in Moscow has begun, announced Alexei Fursin, head of the capital’s Department of Culture. The events will take place on November 3 and 4 at 120 venues, with the total duration of events exceeding 500 hours. This year, the theme “A Different View” has been added to the motto “Art Unites,” and among the new venues are the Obraztsov Puppet Theater, the Digital Business Space, TON-TSENTR, and “Vorobyovy Hall.”
Javlon TursunovIn Philadelphia, USA, home to many Uzbeks from Afghanistan, a native language holiday was held. Indiana University professor Nazif Shahrani gave a lecture on the history of Afghan Turks, while artists including Farhod Daryo, Khair Muhammad Chovush and Said Kabir Kamol performed Uzbek songs. Guests recited poems and ghazals, and an exhibition of national dishes and traditional clothing was organized.
Javlon TursunovA meeting between the heads of the Center for Islamic Civilization of Uzbekistan and the National Center 'Russia' took place in Tashkent. The parties agreed to hold Mutual Culture Days in 2027 to mark the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations, signed a memorandum of cooperation for 2027–2030, and agreed to develop a three-year 'Roadmap'. Uzbekistan Days in Moscow are scheduled for March 2027.
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