Masterclass with Alisher, Akbar, Akmal, and Shokhrukh Rakhimov

Saturday 20 September, 10:00
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Caravanserai

The members of the studio — Alisher, Akbar, Akmal, and Shohruh Rahimov — are a collective of creators who reinterpret the rich layers of Uzbek cultural heritage through the lens of contemporary art. Drawing on Uzbekistan’s long-standing traditions, particularly the refined and intricate practice of ceramic craftsmanship, they strive to harmonize tradition with a modern spirit in their works.

Through their practice, the Rahimov workshop deeply explores the complex relationship between heritage and innovation, past and present, cultural identity and continuity. Their works constitute a unique artistic language that unites these dualities — a language through which history is not only remembered but also endowed with new meaning.

They regard art as a powerful medium of cultural dialogue. For the Rahimovs, local heritage serves as an invitation to international conversation. Their works, showcased across the globe, highlight both the deep roots of Uzbek art and the contemporary relevance of those roots today.

The Rahimov Studio is a space of self-reflection and a dialogue with time through art. Each brick, each glaze, resonates as the voice of past generations and a delicate gesture extended toward the future.