Gayane Umerova
Chairperson
Articles & interviews
- "Uzbekistan's Largest Creative Project Unites Artists and Artisans"
Creative Boom’s feature explores the inaugural Bukhara Biennial, 'Recipes for Broken Hearts', which unites international artists and Uzbek artisans in a series of collaborative, site-specific works. The article highlights projects by Laila Gohar, Antony Gormley, Delcy Morelos, and Hylozoic/Desires, each blending contemporary art with traditional craft techniques. It celebrates the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation’s role in fostering cultural exchange and reimagining authorship between artist and maker.
- Bukhara Revives with International Contemporary Art Festival
Creative Boom reports on the inaugural Bukhara Biennial, titled 'Recipes for Broken Hearts', which transforms the ancient Silk Road city into a hub of contemporary art and cultural exchange. Led by artistic director Diana Campbell and commissioned by the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation, the event features over 200 participants from nearly 40 countries, each pairing international artists with local craftspeople. The biennial blends traditional Uzbek craftsmanship with global contemporary art practices, revitalizing Bukhara’s cultural identity.