Uzbekistan opens its first permanent centre dedicated to contemporary art in a former industrial site previously used as a tram depot. The venue hosts an opening exhibition featuring both local and international artists, presenting contemporary works in a new cultural setting.

The reports describe the centre as part of a broader effort to expand Uzbekistan’s cultural profile beyond the region associated with the historic Silk Road. Euronews also highlights that the institution builds partnerships with major museums, aiming to connect artists and audiences through travelling exhibitions and wider international collaboration.

Across the coverage, the emphasis is on the transformation of an industrial space into a cultural hub and on the centre’s outward-looking programming. While sources focus on different elements—such as the location’s redevelopment and the role of museum partnerships—the overall picture is consistent: a new permanent contemporary art institution is launching with a mixed local and international programme and links to established overseas museums.