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Uzbekistan and Smithsonian Institution to Launch Joint Cultural and Archaeological Projects
In Washington, Gayane Umerova, Chair of the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation, met with Lonnie G. Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.
BBC Names Tashkent’s Center for Islamic Civilization Among 2026’s Most Anticipated Museums
The BBC has included Tashkent’s Center for Islamic Civilization in its list of the six most anticipated museum openings worldwide …
Prospects for Cooperation with US Library of Congress Discussed in Washington
As part of an official working visit to Washington, the Chairperson of the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation, Gayane …
Opening of Tashkent Contemporary Art Center Postponed Due to Events in the Middle East
The planned opening of the Contemporary Art Center in Tashkent, initially scheduled for March 2026, has been postponed in light …
Tashkent to Host the Second Indian Women’s Film Festival “Sashakt Nari – Celebrating Womanhood”
The Embassy of India in Uzbekistan has announced the second edition of the Indian Women’s Film Festival, “Sashakt Nari – …
Sword of the Khan of Kokand Returns to Uzbekistan from London
A 19th-century sword belonging to the Khan of Kokand has been repatriated from London and is now on display at …
Uzbekistan Adds Seven Sites to ICESCO’s Initial Cultural Heritage List
Seven cultural heritage sites in Uzbekistan have been included in the initial list of tangible and intangible heritage of ICESCO.
Head of Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation Meets with Getty Museum Leadership in the U.S.
On 25 February in Los Angeles, Gayané Umerova, Chairperson of the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Foundation, held a meeting with …
State Museum of Timurid History Closes in Tashkent for Renovation
The State Museum of Timurid History in Tashkent has been closed for renovation works as of 25 February, the press …
Symphonic Music Evening in Tashkent Featuring Vladimir Spivakov and Ekaterina Mechetina
On 4 May 2026, a symphonic music evening will take place at the Uzbekistan International Forum Palace in Tashkent, featuring …