Uzbek miniature art showcased in Riyadh

Uzbek miniature art displayed in Riyadh

A cultural evening and the opening of the exhibition “The Art of Miniature: From Bukhara to the Arabian Peninsula. Stories Along the Routes to Holy Sites” took place in Riyadh to commemorate the 35th anniversary of Uzbekistan’s independence. This was reported by the Dunyo news agency.

The event was arranged by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Saudi Arabia and gathered representatives of the diplomatic corps, government bodies, media, cultural and artistic figures, artists and other guests.

The main highlight of the program was an exhibition of 35 works by Uzbek masters, presenting the history, artistic characteristics and traditions of national miniature painting.

Uzbekistan’s Ambassador Nodirjon Turgunov stressed the significance of cultural exchange in deepening mutual understanding between peoples and in further advancing humanitarian ties between Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia.

Princess Nura bint Saud bin Naif Al Saud, head of the AlMashtal Creative Center, congratulated Uzbekistan on the 35th anniversary of its independence. She also underlined the importance of preserving miniature art as part of Islamic artistic heritage.

Gulabza Karshieva, Director of the Kamoliddin Behzod Museum of Miniature Art of the East, shared information about the history and development of miniature painting in Uzbekistan. She spoke about the measures being implemented in the country to preserve, study and further develop this art form, separately emphasizing its role in safeguarding historical memory and cultural traditions.

The works shown at the exhibition allowed visitors to gain a deeper understanding of the artistic techniques of Uzbek miniature painting, its themes and its distinctive attention to the smallest details.

The event also featured discussions on cooperation in education and the arts.

Representatives of Saudi universities expressed interest in building partnerships with the Kamoliddin Behzod National Institute of Arts and Design.

Potential areas of cooperation include academic exchanges, joint research and professional contacts.

The exhibition will remain open to visitors for two days.

In addition, Uzbek specialists will hold practical master classes for 35 Saudi amateur artists and young masters.