Delve into the profound artistic vision of Saodat Ismailova through her exhibition '18 000 Worlds'. This major retrospective unpacks the intricate culture and spiritual heritage of Central Asia, blending myths, rituals, and everyday life. The artworks connect ancient traditions with recent history, exploring themes like identity, emancipation, and healing. Discover a powerful body of work including films, video installations, photography, and textiles that celebrate the rich spiritual world of Central Asia.
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This exhibition showcases the work of Saodat Ismailova, an important Central Asian artist exploring the region's rich and complex culture, myths, and spiritual heritage. It connects personal and collective memory to recent history, highlighting themes of identity, emancipation, and healing.
Saodat Ismailova, a significant voice among post-Soviet Central Asian artists, investigates the intricate and layered culture of her native region in her work. This major retrospective exhibition, '18,000 Worlds,' explores the invisible foundations of Central Asia, seamlessly weaving together myths, rituals, and dreams with everyday life. Ismailova connects the region's ancient spiritual heritage with its recent history, addressing social issues such as ecological concerns and women's rights, with a particular focus on women's identities and emancipation as keepers of cultural heritage. The exhibition draws upon archival footage, influenced by the tradition of Soviet cinema and extensive research into early Uzbek films. While acknowledging the losses caused by turbulent political history, Ismailova's work ultimately serves as an ode to the rich spiritual world of Central Asia. Alongside films and video installations, the exhibition features photography and textiles. Saodat Ismailova, born in Uzbekistan in 1981, has been based in Tashkent and Paris, and her work has been recognized internationally, including at the Venice Biennale and Documenta.
Information about films, talks, and events accompanying the exhibition is available. A publication related to the exhibition is also available for purchase online and in the Eye Shop.
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