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AA Visiting School Samarkand Explores Climate, Heritage, and Astronomy at Ulugbek Observatory

other · 2026-08-10

The 'Imagined Skies' workshop by the AA Visiting School Samarkand is set to occur at the historic Ulugbek Observatory, an important astronomical location. Scheduled for August 10, 2026, this ten-day event is backed by the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation. Participants will explore themes of climate change, heritage, and astronomy, using the observatory as a focal point. The program encourages collaboration with archival resources, artistic endeavors, and the intricate history of the region. It will examine our perceptions of the world and the ways we choose to depict it, while also promoting projects that are attuned to the site's legacy and current issues. Applications are currently being accepted for this exceptional opportunity.

Key facts

  • The AA Visiting School Samarkand, titled 'Imagined Skies', takes place at the Observatory of Ulugbek.
  • The workshop is supported by the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation.
  • The ten-day workshop explores climate change, heritage, and astronomy.
  • The program uses the observatory as a departure point for broader issues.
  • Participants will interact with archival material, research, and artistic practices.
  • The workshop is scheduled for August 10, 2026.
  • The event is organized by the AA Visiting School.
  • The observatory is a machine built to observe the sky.

Entities

Artists

  • Zharsky Nikolay Vasilievich

Institutions

  • AA Visiting School
  • Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation

Locations

  • Samarkand
  • Uzbekistan
  • Observatory of Ulugbek

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