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Kettik! 06/12
A week with a symphony orchestra and 80s hits on Friday, a puppet theatre and Van Gogh on Sunday, a DNA map of Uzbekistan and surrealism on Saturday. In between – vinyl networking, Swiss video art on control and freedom, a one-person show with not a single detail revealed, and an open discussion on Borges. 17 events over the week – from 10,000 soums to free entry. Don't miss out!
Kettik! 06/05
This week promises to be anything but dull. Bobur Alimkhodjaev’s double-exposure photography exhibition, a coffee rave after a morning run, a quiz on Pushkin for his birthday, two Sorrentino films in a single weekend, and John Legend on Registan Square. Alongside: lectures on fashion and Caravaggio, a chamber orchestra amid art installations, a flute concert, and a symphony orchestra closing with 80s hits. Kettik!
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Vyacheslav Akhunov: Yellow Noses of War Veterans, Shot-Up Medals, and the Moment of Creative Intoxication
Vyacheslav Akhunov is one of the key figures of Central Asian conceptualism. His works are held in collections from Urgench to Auckland in New Zealand, and his name is known in Venice and Kassel. In this monologue, he recalls his childhood in Soviet Osh, where war veterans were buried almost every day, and his father was doing performances before the word existed.
Uzbek Game Dev: Difficulty Level – Hope
In the twenty-first century, the struggle is no longer only for territory and resources, but also for players’ attention across the globe. Poland exports millions of copies of The Witcher, Japan offers catharsis through the controller, and China projects soft power through the gacha format. But where does Uzbekistan stand in this global game? And will there be a project capable of making the world learn our myths, remember our names, and explore our architecture, even if only in virtual form?
A Beautiful Shot Isn’t Enough: Uzbek Cinematographers on the State of the Industry
The advantage of a film theorist’s perspective, or simply that of an attentive viewer, is the ability to perceive a film not only as a cohesive and original work, but also as the result of a complex collective effort. Such a view allows to notice the precision of costume choices, the way editing rhythm serves the narrative, the expressiveness of light in relation to genre, and the musicality of the image, the elements that often remain unnoticed by the general viewer, who tend to perceive and evaluate a film as a whole.
Remembering Vladimir Shapiro: His Art and His Legacy in People’s Memories
Today we remember Vladimir Mikhailovich Shapiro, a theatre director from Tashkent. What remains after a person is gone? Does it matter how many awards they received, how much they accomplished, or what titles, status, or positions they held? Perhaps, in some sense, for some people, and at certain times, it does. But the most compelling, truthful, and important stories are always the memories of those around them, because the most lasting mark a person leaves is in the lives of others.
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Uzbekistan’s Pavilion at EXPO 2025 Osaka has won 17 international awards
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First results of research by Aral School participants published
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Uzbekistan’s Schools are Set to Significantly Strengthen Music and Arts Education
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The Final Rounds of the Musical Competition for Dutarists-Bakhshi, “Çalsana, bagşy!”, will Take Place in Turkmenistan
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Uzbek Brand’s Collection with Ethnic Elements Creates a Stir at Tajikistan Fashion Week
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President of Uzbekistan Honors 167 Cultural and Artistic Figures, 24 Posthumously
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Fergana to Host International Pop Song Contest ‘Vodiy ovozi’
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The International Dance and Folklore Festival “Avaza – Land of Friendship” Will Take Place in Turkmenistan
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Ohang Music Live | Saya Musa — Sen G’olibsan (Muhabbat)
Today on HD Music Live — the updated version of Sen G’olibsan (Muhabbat). A new arrangement, a live performance, and a sound that comes straight from the heart. Saya Musa is an artist who blends ethnic vocals with electronic downtempo music. Her songs carry echoes of her grandmother’s traditional melodies, her uncle’s rock, her mother’s Russian songs, and her grandfather’s love for classical music. In 2025 she released the album Yangi Tong, a musical statement of the modern Uzbek woman — sincere, warm, and deep.
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HD View | MOC — Independence vs. Compromise
In this episode of HD View, we headed to the very heart of Tashkent’s creative scene — the MOC hub. It’s a living laboratory of ideas and a production center around which a new cultural ecosystem of Uzbekistan is taking shape. We spoke with the MOC team and its partners about independence and compromise, about victories and vulnerabilities, and about whether MOC can be called a catalyst for cultural processes.
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Rabochiy Bag 3: Kunduziy — the most elegant and humble blogger
In the new episode of the "Rabochiy Bag" project, we meet blogger Kunduziy. By looking into her simple bag, we found out why she still prefers wired earphones, why she always carries perfume with her, and which glasses help her work more efficiently. We also learned what she wants to pass on to the next generation and why Rashid Xoliqov’s song "Aziz Yurtim" has become a symbol of homeland for her.
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