State Art Museum of Uzbekistan, Art museum in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
The State Art Museum of Uzbekistan is an art museum in Tashkent housed in a cube-shaped building with aluminum facades divided into squares. The polished gray marble entrances lead into exhibition spaces designed to maximize natural light throughout the interior.
The museum was founded in 1918 as the Museum of National University and began with about 100 artworks from private collections that were nationalized after the revolution. It grew into a major center for preserving and displaying art from the region and beyond.
The collection showcases applied arts traditions from the region alongside paintings and sculpture from local and international artists. Visitors encounter works that reflect different artistic traditions and crafts that shaped the cultural life of Central Asia.
The museum is located on Movarounnakhr Street and opens on most weekdays, with hours starting in the morning and extending into the early evening. Plan to spend several hours to see the full collection, and note that the museum is closed on Mondays.
The building's aluminum facade uses a special glazing technique that helps regulate how light enters the exhibition spaces. This design choice allows artworks to be viewed under carefully controlled lighting conditions throughout the day.
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