Tashkent’s First Contemporary Art Hub Opens in a Historic Power Station
The Center for Contemporary Art (CCA) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, is set to open in March 2026. This will be the first institution of its kind in Central Asia, housed in a historic building designed by Wilhelm Heinzelmann, the architect behind notable landmarks like the Palace of Grand Duke Romanov and the Treasury Chamber. The CCA aims to launch two major annual initiatives and two landmark exhibitions, with Sara Raza, a renowned curator, serving as its artistic director.
The CCA's building is Tashkent's first diesel power station, built in 1912, and has been transformed into a versatile venue by French architects Studio KO. The CCA will launch the Navruz Gala and the Tashkent Public Art Festival annually, along with two significant exhibitions. The first exhibition, 'Hikmah', will feature Saudi multidisciplinary artist and curator Muhannad Shono, who was an artist-in-residence at the CCA in May 2023. Shono's work for 'Hikmah' was inspired by his research at The Sun Heliocomplex near Tashkent.
The CCA's programming also includes Clubistan, a youth-led program for 16-21-year-olds, and CCA Radio, a bi-weekly show featuring DJ sets and instrumental performances. Gayane Umerova, the chairperson of the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation, has been supportive of the CCA's establishment and its long-term vision.
The CCA, set to open in March 2026, promises to bring a new wave of contemporary art and culture to Tashkent and Central Asia. With its unique building, ambitious initiatives, and talented leadership, the CCA is poised to become a significant player in the global art scene.
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