Established 2004 Founded 2004 | Founder Islam Karimov | |
Location Tashkent city, Uzbekistan Type of business Public, art gallery, art museum | ||
Art Gallery of Uzbekistan is established in Tashkent city, after the Independence of Republic Uzbekistan, and became one of the most visited modern museums of local people in Uzbekistan.
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About
“Art Gallery of Uzbekistan” is one of the youngest museums of Uzbekistan as it was established after the Independence of the Republic. It was first opened its doors for the visitors in the year of 2004 on August. However, its history goes back to the year of 1994 when the President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov initiated to set up a fine art collection amassed by the National Bank for Foreign Economic Activity of Uzbekistan. When the exhibits in the Bank gallery increased rapidly, the government decided to open a full-fledged exhibition hall, which after some time became the “Art Gallery of Uzbekistan”. Nowadays, the “Art Gallery of Uzbekistan” is one of the most modern museums of Uzbekistan and it is equipped with all the necessities to store and display the pictures. The “Art Gallery of Uzbekistan” was reconstructed and received its new view in short period of time after its establishment. The exhibition area of the “Art Gallery of Uzbekistan” is estimated to be 3,500 meters per square, with 15 rooms. Meanwhile, there is a conference room, lecture hall, small cinema hall, library and studio to hold master classes, and workshops which are located at the museum. There are some cafeterias and small gift shops for the visitors to stop by at the main building of the “Art Gallery of Uzbekistan”. Instead of only showing its own stands and exponents, the gallery also receives some international and local exhibitions, and some cultural events.
Location
“Art Gallery of Uzbekistan” is located in Uzbekistan, Tashkent city, Buyuk Turon street, house 2. The museum is open for the visitors for 6 hours, in all days except Sunday and Monday.