Ibragim Valikhodjaev skillfully captures the nuances of ordinary life, infusing each brushstroke with a profound sense of meaning and emotion. From bustling market scenes to serene landscapes, his paintings evoke a sense of quiet introspection, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the beauty of the moment.
Drawing inspiration from his upbringing and cultural heritage, he brings to life the vibrant scenes of his beloved Uzbekistan with unparalleled clarity and depth.Ibragim's influence extends far beyond the borders of his homeland through his works, which are housed in museums and galleries around the world, serving as a bridge between cultures.
In this exhibition, we embark on a journey 'In Silence', where words fade away, and the soul speaks through the timeless beauty of his art.
IN SILENCE
Zara Habibizad
Chief Curator
June 1st
Ibragim Valikhodjaev, born in 1958 in Namangan, Uzbekistan, is a distinguished contemporary artist and the chairman of the Union of Artists of Uzbekistan.
Ibragim is a painter based in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. In his works, his priority is oil paintings. Solves the most complex colorist problems with the finest nuances of transitions and combinations of warm and cold tones. They are muted and unusually beautiful in terms of the overall pictorial solution.
The main theme of his works is the images of his contemporaries, everything that surrounds them and what they live characters, types, way of life, various manifestations of everyday life. He shows a personal attitude to this in various genre compositions, numerous portraits, still life, landscapes.
Occupation:
Chairman of the Union of Artists of Uzbekistan
Awards & Recognition:
• Medal "Shukhrat" for worthy contribution to development of Uzbekistan culture and art (2020)
• Golden medal of Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan (2018)
• Golden medal of the first President of the Republic of Uzbekistan historical large-scale painting light and shadows (2018)
• Best painting prize, Top-Art for "Navroz Holiday", Uzbekistan, Tashkent (2011)
• Best painting prize, Top-Art for "Eastern Suite", Uzbekistan, Tashkent (2009)
• Golden medal of Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan (2008)
• Best exhibition of the decade prize, Top-Art solo exhibition with more than 200 artworks, Central Hall of the Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan (2008)
Permanent collection:
• State Museum of Arts of Uzbekistan (Tashkent, Uzbekistan)
• Uzbekistan Art Exhibitions Directorate (Tashkent, Uzbekistan)
• Uzbekistan local lore Museums (Ak Kurgan and Namangan)
Recent Honors:
• Received the title of academician, active member of the Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan (2023)
• The honorary badge "Defender of Nature" from the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan for his contribution to promoting the ideas of protecting nature and active joint activities with the Ministry of Ecology, in particular, in holding a series of artistic plein airs and two International sculpture symposiums in Samarkand (2022) and Tashkent (2023)
2023
• International Exhibition, Art and Culture of Uzbekistan, Beijing - China
• International Exhibition, Art of Uzbekistan, Vdnkh, Moscow - Russia
• International Exhibition, Art Contact, Istanbul - Turkey
• Art Residence, Maltepe, Istanbul - Turkey
• International Sculpture Symposium, Participant Sculptor in Harbin - China
• Second International Sculpture Symposium, Head Organizer, Tashkent - Uzbekistan
2022
• First International Sculpture Symposium, Head Organizer, Samarkand - Uzbekistan
• Second International Sculpture Symposium, Head Organizer, Maltepe, Istanbul - Turkey
• Solo Exhibition in Maltepe, Istanbul - Turkey
2021
• First International Sculpture Symposium, Head Organizer, Maltepe, Istanbul - Turkey
• Exhibition of Uzbek Artists in Cyprus
2018
• VIII Biennale of Contemporary Art, Tashkent - Uzbekistan
• Exhibition of Uzbek Artists, Almaty - Kazakhstan
• Exhibition of Uzbek Artists, China
• Solo Exhibition in NBU Gallery
• US Embassy, Tashkent - Uzbekistan
2016
• Exhibition Red, Bonum Factum Gallery, Tashkent - Uzbekistan
2013
• VII Biennale of Contemporary Art, Tashkent - Uzbekistan
2012
• Exhibition of Uzbek Artists in China, December
• Art of Nations, Central House of Artists, Moscow - Russia
• Gallery Castello Di Boca in the Bay of Kotor - Montenegro
• 21 Days in Montenegro, Exhibition Hall of Culture and Art, Uzbekistan, Tashkent
2011
• XXVII Traditional Joint Uzbek Korean Exhibition, Tashkent - Uzbekistan
• US Embassy in Uzbekistan, Tashkent, September
2000 - 2010
• Salon 2010, Central House of Artists, Moscow - Russia
• Salon 2009, Central House of Artists, Moscow - Russia
• Biennale of Contemporary Art, Tashkent - Uzbekistan (2009)
• Exhibition in the Central Exhibition Hall of the Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan (2008)
• Biennale of Contemporary Art, Tashkent - Uzbekistan (2007)
• Ilkhom Theatre, Tashkent - Uzbekistan (2007)
• French Research Institute of Central Asia (2006)
• Central Exhibition Hall of the Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan in Tashkent (2000)
1986 - 1999
• Biennale in Bangladesh (1999)
• UNESCO, USA, Paris, France (1996)
• Private Art Gallery-Salon "Tumor", Namangan - Uzbekistan (1996)
• Asia Art, Biennale, Tashkent - Uzbekistan (1995)
• Moscow, Russia, Ber-Sheva, Israel (1995)
• Asia Art, Biennale, Tashkent - Uzbekistan (1993)
• Germany, Ethiopia (1993)
• International Center for Cultural Relations in conjunction with the French Embassy, Tashkent - Uzbekistan (1993)
• Namangan Regional Museum of Local Lore (1991)
• House of Architects, Tashkent - Uzbekistan (1990)
• Namangan State School of Arts (1986)
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