Contemporary Art Museum of Uzbekistan
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O‘zbekiston zamonaviy san’at muzeyi | |
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| Established | 1983 |
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| Location | 21 Uzbekistan Street, Urgench City, Khorezm Region |
| Coordinates | 41°33′N 60°37′W / 41.55°N 60.62°W |
| Type | Art museum |
| Collections | Paintings, Graphics, Sculptures |
| Collection size | 3000 [citation needed] |
| Director | Tashova Shirin Abdirapikovna from January 14, 2022 |
| Website | camuz |
The Contemporary Art Museum of Uzbekistan (Uzbek: O'zbekiston zamonaviy san'at muzeyi; CAMUZ) is a museum in the form of an art gallery. It was opened in 1983 in the city of Urgench, housed in the building of the first post office, which was constructed in 1910. The museum is a structural unit of the Cultural Heritage Agency under the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Founding history
[edit]The museum's work is focused on achieving objectives such as preserving and expanding the museum's collection, conducting scientific research on contemporary art, and promoting both modern art and the museum's collection.
Currently, the Museum of Modern Art of Uzbekistan has two branches where visitors can explore the exhibited works:
The "Lazgi" Museum in Urgench.
The House-Museum of musician Komiljon Otaniyozov in Urgench.
Description of the Museum
[edit]The permanent exhibitions showcase approximately 3,000 works of painting, graphics, and sculpture created by over 200 artists from various schools and movements who have left their mark on the cultural heritage of Uzbekistan.
The museum's doors are open not only to Uzbek artists but also to artists from other nations and cultures. Joint exhibitions have been held here with representatives from Japan, the People's Republic of China, Poland, Switzerland, and other countries.
The museum consists of 4 halls:
- Sculpture Hall
- Hall of Khorezm Masters
- Graphics Hall
- Modern Art Hall
The museum also features an auction hall and a library.
Since January 14, 2022, the museum has been under the leadership of Tashova Shirin Abdirapikovna.
Gallery
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Open Iwan in the museum courtyard -
The Museum of Contemporary Art of Uzbekistan in Urgench town -
Installation titled "The Prophet's Footsteps" -
The Hall of Khorezm Art at CAMUZ -
Practical students at CAMUZ
Links
[edit]- Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan on the Approval of the Program of Measures to Improve the Activities and Comprehensively Strengthen the Material and Technical Base of State Museums for 2017-2027
- Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Measures to Organize the Activities of the Cultural Heritage Agency under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as Innovative Development of the Sphere
- Museum website