The Bukhara Biennale is set to become Uzbekistan’s first international biennale of contemporary art, unfolding in the ancient city of Bukhara from September 5 to November 20, 2025.
Its theme, “Remedies for Broken Hearts,” invites visitors to reflect on healing, memory, and the emotional landscapes of modern life. The exhibitions will be staged throughout Bukhara’s historic districts, where centuries-old architecture will serve as a striking backdrop for works by both acclaimed international artists and talented local creators.
If you find yourself at the biennale, don’t miss the chance to witness this beauty firsthand—its colors and textures captivate far more powerfully in person than any photograph can convey.
Take a moment to peek into every little chamber — almost each one holds something intriguing, something that invites you to pause and reflect. Perhaps the mediators there will help unravel deeper meanings.
Salt Carried by the Wind, a work by an Indian artist, is another place you shouldn’t simply walk past. Step inside and let it speak to you.
And then there is the so-called “Pot House,” a structure as captivating from the outside as it is from within. The installation is built from mass-produced enamelware familiar to every Uzbek household. Yet inside, the pavilion transforms: its walls are adorned with 3,000 ceramic lyagans, crafted by master Bahodir Nazirov and his students in Rishtan. This striking contrast highlights the divide between the uniformity of industrial production and the soulful individuality of handmade artistry.
