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Regeneration Art Project’s first intiative: RE/Generation Art Fest, which kicked off with a grand opening on September 4, 2024 in Uzbekistan’s capital, Tashkent. Dedicated to young creatives, the RE/Generation Art Fest was an unprecedented event for art lovers in Central Asia.
The visionary behind the project was Lola Tillyaeva, art connoisseur, humanitarian and longtime supporter of creative initiatives. The Art Fest was curated by renowned Uzbek artist Bobur Ismailov.
The Fest was held in the Ankor Karting Arena and spanned 6000 square meters.
Over 70 young creatives from all corners of Uzbekistan took part, representing a major cross-section of the country’s contemporary art scene.
The large-scale multidisciplinary exhibition featured more than 600 works of art, including over 300 easel works, over 50 graphics and over 200 photographs, as well as installations and digital art. Entrance was free of charge.
Alongside the impressive static exhibition, the festival featured a lively program of performance and music, including original work by young Uzbek DJs and singers.
A key task of the RE/Generation Art Fest was to create a detailed database about the participants and their artworks, including artists' biographies plus annotations to their works. Professional art historians joined the festival team, with all materials prepared in three languages: Russian, English and Uzbek.
Another highlight was the Fest’s interactive educational programme featuring lectures and panel discussions with art historians, gallerists and patrons. These meetings became a platform for sharing experience, offering artists and visitors the chance to learn about contemporary art, current trends, and the intricacies of the art market.
RE\Generation Art Fest ran for 10 days and welcomed over 8000 visitors.
Regeneration Art Project’s second initiative: Regeneration Art Gallery. Located on Hamid Alimjan Square in central Tashkent in an iconic building that has become a symbol of Tashkent’s modernism, the Gallery aims to popularise and showcase contemporary Uzbek art. Here, art and architecture harmoniously combine in an inspiring atmosphere for creativity and self-expression
Regeneration Art Gallery — a unique space where visitors can get to know the work of up-and-coming Uzbek artists.
More than a venue for art exhibitions, the Gallery serves as a creative hub, hosting lectures and masterclasses by art critics and leading art personalities, set to become a vibrant platform for the development of the artistic community and exchange of ideas.
Regeneration Art Project’s 3rd initiative: REGENERATION ART SPACE. Instigated and inspired by Lola Tillyaeva SPACE is a fabulous new venue in downtown Tashkent that opened on December 4, 2024 in collaboration with Tashkent City Mall.
Dedicated to showcasing work by Uzbekistan’s young creatives, SPACE covers 600 m2 on the Mall’s 3rd floor and will host rotating 3-monthly exhibitions.
REGENERATION ART SPACE will run 4 exhibitions over the year, with an additional open call enabling more young artists to exhibit.
The 1st of the 4 exhibitions features work by 43 artists from all over Uzbekistan and includes paintings, photographs, installations, batik, graphics and ceramics.
SPACE also features initiatives aimed at increasing interaction with art, such as art walks with art historians and exciting masterclasses for children on drawing and crafts.
Photos by Sergei Pogosyan.
A major lift for exhibiting young artists is enhanced sales opportunities. In just a few short weeks, several pieces have already been sold, a reflection on both the talent and high interest in Uzbekistan’s contemporary art scene.
More than 170,000 people have visited REGENERATION ART SPACE in the 6 weeks since its opening, a powerful testament to the ongoing role plays in today’s society as it continues to inspire, unite and arouse the interest of a wide audience.