Painting of Czech's Ota Bubeníček donated to Contemporary Art Museum of Uzbekistan

The Consulate General of Uzbekistan in Frankfurt am Main, in partnership with the German-Uzbek non-profit organization 'Yuzuk e.v.', is committed to promoting creative exchange between Uzbekistan and the European Union countries while showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Uzbek people.

Recently, in a meeting with representatives from the NPO' Yuzuk e.v'., Dilbar Gaffarova and Shukhrat Bobodzhonov, a renowned landscape painting by Czech artist Ota Bubeníček was donated to the Contemporary Art Museum of Uzbekistan (CAMUZ) in Urgench, via the Consulate General in Frankfurt am Main.

Ota Bubeníček's primary inspiration was the Czech countryside throughout the seasons, featuring cottages, košaty trees, ponds, and fields. His landscape paintings embody a sense of realism, showcasing the beauty of untouched nature with rich colors and stylization. Bubeníček also paid homage to folk architecture, making his works viewed as documentary pieces in modern times.

The artwork was initially owned by Ms. Silvia, a Czech individual who is a fervent admirer of oriental culture and who was deeply moved by the splendor of historical Uzbek cities like Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva during her visit to Uzbekistan.

Contemporary Art Museum of Uzbekistan (CAMUZ), initially established in 1983, was once an art gallery in the first post office building built in 1910. The museum consists of the main building and two branches: the 1st house museum of musician and composer Komiljon Otaniyazov and the 2nd Lazgi Museum. The collection includes works from over 200 authors who have significantly contributed to national visual arts history, including well-known and unknown artists from various art schools and genres. The museum takes pride in its primary collection, which comprises works by Khorezm masters. The exhibitions regularly showcase around 1,000 paintings, graphics, and sculptures. Moreover, the gallery hosts exhibitions of artists and museums from other countries, and has executed joint projects with Japan, the People's Republic of China, Poland, and Switzerland.