Statehood, society, politics, and spirituality of the 20th century in an interactive interpretation

🔴 A Project to deepen our understanding of history

🔴 From the Jadids to independence...

At the Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan, a working session was held to refine the exhibition section titled “Uzbekistan in the 20th Century”. This project is aimed at presenting the history of statehood, societal development, political processes, and spiritual-cultural transformations that occurred in Uzbekistan during the 20th century, based on scholarly and theoretical foundations.

Spanning an area of 200 square meters, the section is set to feature historical events through interactive displays using diode screens. The main objective of the exhibition is to present a historical panorama to the wider public highlighting the activities of Jadid intellectuals, the political atmosphere of the Soviet era, changes in science and the arts, as well as the achievements of the early years of independence.

During the meeting, Bulat Shaimardanov, General Director of Antalex LLC, delivered a presentation on the exhibition concept. He emphasized that the exhibition will be composed of four segments, and that each historical period should be reflected through its characteristic architecture, symbolic elements, and collage-based designs.

The four highlighted segments of the exhibition are planned to be structured as follows:

➖ Pre-Jadid Period (late 19th – early 20th century): It is proposed to use the woodcarving style and lantern symbols from the Sitorai Mokhi Khosa Palace to reflect the era.

➖ Jadid Period: The architectural elements of old Tashkent and Bukhara will be incorporated to evoke an environment of enlightenment and reformist thought.

➖ Soviet Period: A totalitarian political atmosphere will be conveyed through symbolic imagery such as cotton and the double-headed eagle.

➖ Independence Period: This phase will feature a symbolic and abstract representation of new constructions and modern transformations.

Historians, including Bakhtiyor Hasanov, Director of the State Museum of Memory of the Victims of Repression, and senior researcher Bahrom Irzaev, put forward several suggestions during the discussion.

They particularly emphasized the importance of focusing on individual figures in the exhibition and suggested presenting visuals in a clear, monochrome style to help visitors emotionally connect with the pains and struggles of each period.

The leadership of the Center of Islamic Civilization underlined that this exhibition is not only of scholarly significance but also holds profound educational and spiritual value for the general public and future generations.