Art museum in Urgench City, Khorezm Region
The Contemporary Art Museum of Uzbekistan (Uzbek: O'zbekiston zamonaviy san'at muzeyi; CAMUZ) is a museum in the form of an art gallery. It was opened in 1983 in the city of Urgench, housed in the building of the first post office, which was constructed in 1910. The museum is a structural unit of the Cultural Heritage Agency under the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Founding history
The museum's work is focused on achieving objectives such as preserving and expanding the museum's collection, conducting scientific research on contemporary art, and promoting both modern art and the museum's collection.
Currently, the Museum of Modern Art of Uzbekistan has two branches where visitors can explore the exhibited works:
The "Lazgi" Museum in Urgench.
The House-Museum of musician Komiljon Otaniyozov in Urgench.
Description of the Museum
The permanent exhibitions showcase approximately 3,000 works of painting, graphics, and sculpture created by over 200 artists from various schools and movements who have left their mark on the cultural heritage of Uzbekistan.
The museum's doors are open not only to Uzbek artists but also to artists from other nations and cultures. Joint exhibitions have been held here with representatives from Japan, the People's Republic of China, Poland, Switzerland, and other countries.
The museum consists of 4 halls:
- Sculpture Hall
- Hall of Khorezm Masters
- Graphics Hall
- Modern Art Hall
The museum also features an auction hall and a library.
Since January 14, 2022, the museum has been under the leadership of Tashova Shirin Abdirapikovna.
Gallery
Pictures of the Contemporary Art Museum of Uzbekistan (CAMUZ)
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Open
Iwan in the museum courtyard
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The Museum of Contemporary Art of Uzbekistan in Urgench town
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Installation titled "The Prophet's Footsteps"
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The Hall of Khorezm Art at CAMUZ
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Practical students at CAMUZ
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