The international art project was organised jointly by the National Committee on Ecology and Climate Change, the Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan and the Union of Artists of Uzbekistan. Following an open creative competition, 30 projects were selected for participation in the symposium. The event brought together 16 sculptors from 13 countries and 14 sculptors from Uzbekistan.

During this year’s symposium, participants created unique works of art using natural Uzbek marble sourced from the Samarkand region, as well as metal, wood and polymer materials. Their works explored broad themes, including the vastness of the universe, pressing challenges facing our planet and the future of humanity.

The symposium served not only as an important platform for the development of contemporary sculpture, but also for strengthening international cultural ties and facilitating the exchange of creative experience and artistic expertise. The participation of young artists and students from specialised art institutions, who assisted the sculptors throughout the creative process, was particularly noteworthy. This provided them with an opportunity to gain practical experience and learn the professional techniques of sculptural art.

As part of the closing ceremony, an International Exhibition of Small-Scale Sculpture was also opened. The exhibition featured works by Uzbek artists, alongside those of international sculptors who had participated in previous editions of the symposium.

The sculptures created during the symposium will enrich Uzbekistan’s cultural landscape, adding distinctive works of art to the country’s public spaces and enhancing their aesthetic appeal.

Above all, the project demonstrates the power of art to bring people and nations closer together, foster friendship and strengthen international creative cooperation.