MOSCOW, February 16. /Dunyo IA/. The International Exhibition “Eastern Horizons”, featuring works by Uzbek and Russian artists, is currently taking place at the Central House of Art Workers in the capital of Russia, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

The joint project of Uzbek and Russian artists is being presented as part of the plein-air and exhibition initiative “Art Caravan: Dialogue of Cultures”, focusing on intercultural interaction rooted in mutual interest and the pursuit of new creative horizons.

Following the routes charted by their predecessors, the “caravan” of artists symbolically bridges the worlds of East and West, infusing their journey with the vibrant colours and expressive spirit of the East.

Most participants are members of the Union of Artists of Russia and the Union of Artists of Uzbekistan, as well as other professional creative organizations. Their active work on site during the plein-air sessions brings a special vitality and emotional depth to the exhibited pieces.

The exhibition features unique works from private collections of artists who worked in Uzbekistan between the 1970s and 1990s. Over 80 pieces are on display, created across different regions of Uzbekistan and Russia. The showcase includes a diverse array of mediums, including painting, graphic art, sculpture, artistic glass, tapestry and photography, reflecting the richness and diversity of cross-cultural artistic expression.

The exhibition invites visitors to embark on a vivid journey alongside the artists through the remote corners and historic centers of ancient civilizations, immersing themselves in the natural landscapes and cultural traditions of Uzbekistan. It offers new perspectives, infuses the viewer with light and conveys the authentic emotions and impressions born from the artists’ plein-air practice. The showcase is designed to appeal both to art professionals and connoisseurs, as well as a broader audience of culture and travel enthusiasts.

Visitors can experience the atmosphere of Central Asia’s historic and cultural centers, feel the texture of ancient walls, domes, and minarets and witness the vibrant life of a remote mountain village with its narrow streets, mud-brick houses and blooming gardens. The spring blossoms of the mountains and the tender green of poplars contrast with the sun-drenched streets of Bukhara and Khiva, the mighty centuries-old plane trees and the grandiose mausoleums and madrasas of Samarkand, bringing these extraordinary landscapes and urban vistas to life through the artists’ works.

The project facilitates a productive exchange of experience between art schools in Uzbekistan and Russia. Artists from diverse disciplines, each with their own distinctive creative style and professional expertise, share impressions and artistic explorations, fostering a meaningful dialogue with the audience.

The exhibition is organized by the Central House of Artists, the Creative Union of Artists of Russia and the Moscow Regional Public Organization “Union of Artists”, with the support of the Commission on Interethnic and Interreligious Relations and Migration of the Public Chamber of Russia and the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Russia.