Uzbekistan Nationwide Pavilion – Venice Structure Biennale 2023
The Artwork and Tradition Improvement Basis of the Republic of Uzbekistan (ACDF) unveiled the Nationwide of Uzbekistan Pavilion for The 18th Venice Structure Biennalewhich is able to happen between Could 20 and November 26, 2023. Curated by structure agency Studio KOthe pavilion entitled “Unbuild Collectively”, was designed as a response to this 12 months’s theme “Laboratory of the Future” and attracts on totally different sides of Uzbekistan’s architectural heritage to mirror and on the similar time problem their potential relevance to the notion of modernity.
all photographs © Vyacheslav Pak, courtesy of ACDF
analyzing the ruins of Qalas
Unbuild Collectively is a analysis undertaking analyzing the ruins of Qalas, the traditional fortresses of Karakalpakstan, the legacy of the Khorezm civilization and the normal bricks used for his or her building. Bricks, a common and on the similar time archaic materials, are the fundamental aspect of Uzbek structure.
Working alongside the scholars and professors of Ajou College in Tashkent, Studio KO will discover the materiality of bricks, earth and clay. By way of theoretical experiments working with college students and reinterpreting methods of constructing bricks, building methods and floor therapies, the spatial proposal of the pavilion will emerge.
“Participation is above all collaborative, inserting the human being on the middle of our strategy. By way of the exchanges between curators (Studio KO), researchers (Ajou College of Tashkent), craftsmen and related artists, a collective proposal will emerge, leaving an sudden place’. actions staff and Studio KO.
“Uzbekistan is a rustic with a wealthy and numerous cultural heritage, and historical Qalas (fortresses) and conventional craftsmanship are an necessary a part of this heritage. Qalas, that are discovered all through the nation, are an everlasting image of the resilience and power of the Uzbek folks and are a testomony to the nation’s lengthy and diverse historical past. By selling their significance on the Venice Structure Biennale, we will help elevate consciousness of the significance of preserving cultural heritage and encourage others to affix us on this effort.” shares Saida Mirziyoyeva, Head of the Division of Communications and Info Coverage of the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
“As we glance to the longer term, our historical heritage will help us rethink the trajectory of humanity and the function that structure performs in shaping our collective future. By analyzing the architectural stays of previous societies, we are able to achieve perception into the values, beliefs, and applied sciences that formed their worlds. This, in flip, can inform our personal design selections and decision-making as we work to construct a greater future. Conventional Uzbek bricks made utilizing centuries-old methods are sturdy, long-lasting and exquisite. Produced from pure supplies, they’re nonetheless strong and might final for millennia, making them a sensible choice for long-lasting building initiatives.” provides Gayane Umerova, government director of the Basis for the Improvement of Artwork and Tradition of the Republic of Uzbekistan.