The Khujand branch of the NGO Office of Civil Liberties has launched Tajikistan’s first digital art gallery, which showcases the work of local activists.
The digital gallery features art that addresses pressing social issues, such as domestic violence, discrimination, and environmental threats. It includes a diverse range of art forms, including digital works, photography, stories, and videos.
Sad Dollar by Timur Shapirov; image: tut-gallery.tilda.ws
Prominent Artists and Initiatives
The platform features contributions from prominent Tajik artists, including Zilola Imomova and Amina Ayyubi. It also includes works by winners and participants of art “hackathons” previously organized by the Office of Civil Liberties in Dushanbe and Khujand.
Representatives of the organization explained the gallery’s purpose: “We aim not only to support art activists, but also to draw society’s attention to pressing problems.”
Motherlandy by Muharram Buranova; image: tut-gallery.tilda.ws
Art with a Message
Each work in the gallery is accompanied by a description explaining the idea behind it. Many of the featured pieces delve into topics such as gender inequality and social stereotypes, reflecting the personal stories and lived experiences of the artists.
“Motherlandy” by Muharram Buranova, for example reimagines a powerful heroine as a positive, feminine counterpart to Homelander. Motherlandy radiates strength and courage as she shields a young girl from harassment, standing tall amidst a menacing crowd of zombie-like men, embodying the oppression and cruelty faced by girls in Tajikistan. With her steadfast presence, Motherlandy becomes a beacon of hope, inspiring belief that justice is not only needed but possible.
Through this initiative, the digital gallery is seeking to amplify the voices of activists and provoke meaningful conversations about social issues in Tajikistan.
