Originally constructed in 1912 by architect Wilhelm Heinzelman, this industrial structure has undergone a remarkable transformation. Initially serving as a tram depot and subsequently a diesel power station, the building has been meticulously restored into the Centre for Contemporary Arts Tashkent, deliberately retaining its industrial heritage.
Prior to its official opening, Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev conducted a comprehensive tour of the facility. He inspected the galleries, educational spaces, and public areas while receiving briefings on upcoming exhibitions, research initiatives, and residency programmes.
Among its less conspicuous assets is a specialized research library dedicated to art, visual cultures, and critical theory. The library emphasizes perspectives from the Global Majority and features an expanding archive of local artists’ studios.
The center’s inaugural exhibition, Hikmah, also represents the first time an installation from the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum collection in New York has been presented in Uzbekistan.
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