Uzbekistan: Heritage in Motion
Museum of Islamic Art,Doha,Qatar
Uzbekistan: Heritage in Motion presents the Islamic heritage of the country from the introduction of Islam in Central Asia until the present day, showing how Uzbekistan’s identity has built itself firmly on its Islamic legacy. Partnering with the Art and Culture Development Fund of Uzbekistan, the Museum of Islamic Art’s exhibition is the latest to promote the art and culture of Uzbekistan on the international stage.
Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, September 3-November 28.
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