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Style.Uz Art Week 2011 in numbers
October 31, 2011
As many as 110 diverse events have been held on October 17-29 as part of Style.Uz Art Week 2011, Golden Guepard Tashkent International Cinema Forum, the 2nd International Theatre Festival “Theatre.Uz” and the 6th Tashkent International Biennale of Contemporary Art, a project quartet overseen by the Fund Forum and its partners. Over 60,000 people attended the events.
Eros Ramazzotti plays charity concert in support of breast cancer patients
October 28, 2011
Style.Uz Art Week 2011 culminated in a charity concert by Italian pop star Eros Ramazzotti. Held on October 28, the singer’s 48th birthday, the concert contributed to pink action held as part of Art Week, with the proceeds slated to go toward supporting women living with breast cancer, purchasing costly medications and financing surgeries in Uzbekistan and abroad. Part of the tickets to the concert was distributed among women diagnosed with the disease and doctors involved in free medical checkups organized regularly across the country.
The 6th Tashkent International Biennale: Art Space
October 14, 2011
The 6th Tashkent International Biennale of Contemporary Art to be held as part of Style.Uz Art Week 2011 will kick off on October 23 at p.m. The 9 exhibitions of contemporary art that make up the Biennale will feature photos, pictures and installations by Uzbek and international artists from Afghanistan, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Poland, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Tajikistan, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, the UAE, the USA and Uzbekistan. Organized by the Fund Forum, the Academy of Arts and the Ministry of Culture and Sports of Uzbekistan, the Biennale will also include a roundtable titled “Crisis or Transformation of Multiculturalism: the Biennale Space”.
Vladimir Spivakov: “I am glad about my visit to Uzbekistan”!
October 5, 2011
Vladimir Spivakov, a prominent Russian conductor, has arrived to Tashkent by the invitation of the Fund Forum. Today, the 5th October Tashkent’s Turkiston Palace will host a concert by the CIS Youth Symphonic Orchestra under the baton of Vladimir Spivakov.
Uzbek cities that inspired a Russian artist
September 28, 2011
The Central House of Artists in Moscow is housing an exhibition of works by prominent watercolor artist Klavdia Sarafanova-Legat (1911-1989). Dedicated to Uzbekistan, the art show is titled “Samarkand. Bukhara. Khiva. Cities and People” and will run through October 2. The exhibition has been organized by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Russia, the Fund Forum, Alliance Art Gallery and the International Confederation of Artist Unions.
Music legend Ennio Morricone to perform in Tashkent
September 26, 2011
On October 24, world-famous Italian composer and conductor Ennio Morricone will take the stage at the Palace of International Forums in a joint concert with the National Symphonic Orchestra of Uzbekistan on the first day of Style.Uz Art Week. Up to 50% of tickets to the concert will be distributed among talented young people in Uzbekistan.
The world in the eyes of the youth
September 22, 2011
The Youth Creativity Palace welcomes the public to attend “The World in the Eyes of the Youth”, an exhibition of works by young artists who present their vision of a world without war and violence. The art show has been organized by the Fund Forum, the Women’s Council, Kelajak ovozi YIC and the UN Office in Uzbekistan.
Peace bell rings in Tashkent
September 21, 2011
The Fund Forum, the Womens Council, Kelajak ovozi (Voice of the future) YIC, Special Olympics Uzbekistan, UNESCO, the UN Information Center, UN Women, Civil Initiatives Support Center (CISC), the National Association of NGOs of Uzbekistan, the Committee of Women and Uzbekistan Football Federation have launched a series of events commemorating the International Day of Peace marked worldwide on September 21. The Peace Bell was rung in Tashkent`s Bobur Park in what was a call for non-violence and cease-fire as well as a commitment to the ideals of friendship and concord.
“Fund Forum presents Uzbekistan” in Austria
September 19, 2011
A presentation of the book “Fund Forum presents Uzbekistan” and a photo exhibition took place as part of a reception commemorating Uzbekistan’s 20th independence anniversary in Vienna, Austria. Organized by the Uzbek Embassy in Austria, the event drew over 200 people who expressed their admiration for Uzbekistan, with many saying the book and the photos vividly reflected its ancient culture and history.
“Fund Forum presents Uzbekistan” in UK
September 18, 2011
A reception commemorating the 20th anniversary of Uzbekistan’s independence in London included a presentation of the album “Fund Forum presents Uzbekistan” along with a showcase of photos based on the album. Organized by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in London, the event was attended by over 200 people, including members of British royalty, representatives of the Parliament, Foreign Office, the business community, media, officials of diplomatic missions as well as members of the British-Uzbek Society.
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