Javlon Umarbekov is an artist who became a classic of national visual arts while still alive. And this is not due to the numerous awards and titles he has received but because his art is of substantial value to the spiritual culture of modern-day Uzbekistan.

In the beginning of 1970s, Umarbekov was already a phenomenon to be reckoned with. He strode into the art scene with his paintings Navoi in their Childhood that time, revolutionary paradigms of plasticity and concept in visual art. His subsequent well-known and important paintings such as points in the history of twentieth century are Uzbek visual arts.

Since these works gave him the status of Maitre d'Art. Umarbekov could well have continued developing this successful technique; instead, however, he continued to innovate. In the beginning of the 1990 change in Umarbekov in style, there is also a shift in the semantics and tonal register of his motifs and images. He creates paintings which are extraordinary in their plasticity and enchanting in their colours: metaphorical, carnival, ironic and grotesque. The display intimacy, a deeply humane spectrum of moods and feelings, and are characteristic of his latest discoveries in the dynamics of painting.

This bright and impressive later period in Javlon Umarbekov creativity does not, however, cancel out his previous achievements. Quite the opposite; it bears witness to his creative enthusiasm and intense, ongoing search for new concepts, ideas and stylistic techniques relevant to the times.

Javlon Umarbekov is a leading light in contemporary visual arts. Steeped in the rich historical and cultural traditions of Uzbekistan, his works reflects the nation and also draws inspiration from cultural links between East and West.

In Umarbekov protagonists: the people who lived during the times Umarbekov depicts. Umarbekov shows us their fate, the greatness of creation, and humanity creation. His paintings are about life, the soul about joys and sorrows, hopes and despairs and about love. Each of his pieces is a parable conveying the artist deep, philosophical message.

Yes, Javlon Umarbekov craftsmanship, his outstanding skill as an artist, but it also bears witness to his lively, imaginative ideas, ideas which come to life through his subjects: real people, and his native land. And through these images we can see the truth about our times and the people.

This information is not only intended as an introduction to Javlon Umarbekov masterpieces; it is also a tribute to his contribution to modern art over the last fifty years.

Uzbekistan is already proud of Umarbekov with the timeless values of truth, beauty, goodness and wisdom, his work is proof that art can never be either old or new. No, true art is eternal, and forever young.

Born in 1946 - Tashkent, Uzbekistan

1966 - 1972 - P. Benkov School of Art in Tashkent

1966 - 1972 - Moscow's State Institute of Cinematography
 

Andakulova Gallery, Dubai, the Middle East Asian art, is pleased to announce the exhibition Umarbekov key figures of contemporary art in the country. He is the Honoured Artist of Uzbekistan, an active member of the Academy of Arts of the Republic, a full member of the Academy of Arts of Kyrgyzstan and Ukraine and Professor of the National Institute of Arts and Design named after K. Behzad, the legendary founder of the Herat miniature school.

From the 1970s to the present day, Umarbekov has exhibited his art in prestigious exhibition centres and museums, both in Uzbekistan and abroad. His personal exhibitions have been held in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, at the UN headquarters in New York and in the famous galleries of Kuwait, Japan, Austria, Germany, Turkey, China, among other places.

Today, his work is ranked among the classics. He began boldly by crossing boundaries and abandoning the rigid norms of the past, offering an original interpretation of Uzbek heritage. A passionate advocate of creative freedom, he pursued free dialogue between the cultures of the West and the East and incorporated this innovative spirit into the aesthetics of his work.

In the exhibition at Andakulova Gallery, the paintings on display represent Umarbekov demonstrating his ongoing search for new ideas. He is a true modernist who constantly seeks novel visual interpretations and through his artistic explorations, he has created a unique plastic language to apply to his subject. His unfailing tendency to stylistically metamorphose is as dynamic as it is intriguing, captivating the viewer.

Many of the motives and inspirations of his paintings are taken from childhood memories and are intertwined with the collective memory of the people. Because of his ability to capture these essential details, his history and work is intimate and understandable to many. Relying on traditional images and eternal values, Umarbekov avoids postmodern intellectual games - his work exudes authenticity rather than empty stylistic flourishes.

Umarbekov virtuosity is evident in his individual interpretation of Cubist principles, rendered with bright and sonorous colours. In his paintings, there is a kind of retro connections with the rebellious experiments of modernism and the masters of the avant garde of the twentieth century.

Andakulova Gallery aims to create, support and inspire dialogue between the Middle East and Central Asia through art by promoting Uzbekistan Andakulova Gallery is active in many international cultural spheres, bringing personal exhibitions of the astonishing works of contemporary Central Asian masters to galleries around the world.

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UAE- 'Poetry and Myths of Javlon Umarbekov' exhibition to take place on December 6
October 2017

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Andakulova Gallery, Dubai, the Middle East's only gallery for Central Asian art, is pleased to announce the exhibition "Poetry and Myths of Javlon Umarbekov". The exhibition will take place from December 6, 2017 to March 6, 2018. Umarbekov, born in 1946 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, is one of the key figures of contemporary art in the country. He is the People's Artist of Uzbekistan, an active member of the Academy of Arts of the Republic, a full member of the Academy of Arts of Kyrgyzstan and Ukraine and Professor of the National Institute of Arts and Design named after K. Behzad, the legendary founder of the Herat miniature school. From the 1970s to the present day, Umarbekov has exhibited his art in prestigious exhibition centres and museums, both in Uzbekistan and abroad.

His personal exhibitions have been held in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, at the UN headquarters in New York and in the famous galleries of Kuwait, Japan, Austria, Germany, Turkey, China, among other places. Today, his work is ranked among the classics. He began boldly by crossing boundaries and abandoning the rigid norms of the past, offering an original interpretation of Uzbek heritage. A passionate advocate of creative freedom, he pursued free dialogue between the cultures of the West and the East and incorporated this innovative spirit into the aesthetics of his work. In the exhibition at Andakulova Gallery, the paintings on display represent Umarbekov's work at various points of time throughout this career, demonstrating his ongoing search for new ideas. He is a true modernist who constantly seeks novel visual interpretations and through his artistic explorations, he has created a unique plastic language to apply to his subject. His unfailing tendency to stylistically metamorphose is as dynamic as it is intriguing, captivating the viewer.

Many of the motives and inspirations of his paintings are taken from childhood memories and are intertwined with the collective memory of the people. Because of his ability to capture these essential details, his history and work is intimate and understandable to many. Relying on traditional images and eternal values, Umarbekov avoids postmodern intellectual games - his work exudes authenticity rather than empty stylistic flourishes. Umarbekov virtuosity is evident in his individual interpretation of Cubist principles, rendered with bright and sonorous colours. In his paintings, there is a kind of retro-memory that can be read in nuances. And has connections with the rebellious experiments of modernism and the masters of the avant-garde of the twentieth century.

It is Umarbekov's desire for both continuity and innovation in his work that inspired the organizers of the exhibition at Andakulova Gallery, the opening day of which will be on 6th December 2017 in Dubai. Andakulova Gallery in the United Arab Emirates presents the work of talented artists from Uzbekistan and the young independent states of Central Asia for the art lovers and collectors of this region. Here, among the sand dunes, serene waves of the Arabian Gulf and the unsurpassed luxury of the country, the canvases of Uzbek creators begin to play in very different colours, revealing new unexpected facets. The alluring world of the culture and art of Uzbekistan is revealed in a new light, rich in historical heritage but connected to the latest trends of global art. The high craftsmanship and the sincerity of the artists of Uzbekistan intrigues and delights contemporary art connoisseurs the world over.