Art and Culture Development Foundation continues to work to preserve the uniqueness and cultural-historical heritage of the ancient mahallas of Tashkent.

This has been reported by the Press Service of the Art and Culture Development Foundation.

Two art residences will be created to preserve the historical mahallas located on the territory of the Old City.

The design concept of the project will be developed in partnership with the architectural bureau Studio KO (Morocco) taking into account world standards. The project will be implemented with the patronage of the Alisher Usmanov’s Charitable Foundation “Art, Science and Sport”.

Two objects located in Almazar district of the city of Tashkent were chosen to organize the creative space.

The first art residence will be located in the Namuna mahalla, in Matkarimboy madrasah, which is planned to be restored while maintaining its traditional architectural appearance. The second is in the Khast Imam mahalla in the building of a former kindergarten.

Art residences in Tashkent will serve as an educational platform for the Contemporary Art Center, as well as platforms for collaboration between domestic and international representatives of the creative class.

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