A photography exhibition titled Timeless Textures: Analogue Visions of Uzbekistan by Stanislav Chernyavskiy opened in Warsaw, attracting Polish academics, experts and media representatives, Dunyo reports.
The exhibition presents a striking collection of black-and-white analogue photographs that capture the historical essence of Uzbekistan. According to the artist, the works invite viewers on a journey through time, exploring the ancient lands of the Khorezm Khanate and beyond.
Shot entirely on film, the images carry a sense of timelessness, blurring the line between past and present. Their grainy texture and sharp contrasts evoke the feeling of leafing through long-lost historical archives.
The photographs document Chernyavskiy’s solo expedition across western Uzbekistan, focusing on the mysterious fortresses of ancient Khorezm. His lens captures the stark beauty of sun-scorched landscapes, crumbling walls and intricate details of centuries-old architecture.
From the endless sands of the Kyzylkum Desert to the majestic madrasahs of Registan Square in Samarkand, each image tells a story of imperial rise and fall, enduring traditions and the unbreakable human spirit that bridges past and present.
The exhibition goes beyond physical ruins. It explores the living connection between ancient sites and today’s inhabitants. Candid shots of locals walking past ruins or resting in the shade of old walls offer a touching reminder that history is not static but ongoing.
«These timeless images are not just a window into Uzbekistan’s past,» the photographer explains, «but a mirror for self-reflection.» Observing weathered landscapes and worn structures, viewers are encouraged to consider their place in the grand continuum of time.
Ultimately, the exhibition becomes more than a visual journey through Uzbekistan. It offers an introspective experience, reminding visitors that they too are part of a living history far greater than their own individual stories.
Kursiv also reports that President Mirziyoyev inaugurated new Embassy of Uzbekistan in Baku, Azerbaijan. Each hall in the building is named after a region of Uzbekistan.
