Publishing activities of the Fund Forum

«Tashkent. History of the city»

«Tashkent. History of the city». Book, which presents more than 400 historic and artistic photos of Tashkent from the end of XIX century until the present day.

Book-catalogue of Akmal Nur`s Painting

Book-catalogue of Akmal Nur`s Painting, the People`s Artist of Uzbekistan. The book is dedicated to the artist`s creativity and represents remarkable illustration of his works.

«Samples of eastern calligraphy and miniatures art»

The book «Samples of eastern calligraphy and miniatures art», which presents unique designs of ornamental art, portrait miniatures and calligraphy. Illustrations of the book are the old sheets carefully preserved with a variety of handwriting, framed with elegant design.

«Civilizations, States and Cultures of Central Asia»

The book «Civilizations, States and Cultures of Central Asia» by Uzbek academician and historian Edvard Rtveladze, was published in English by the Fund Forum. The book covers the history and roots of Central Asian cultures, interchanges between East and West.

«Applied Art of Uzbekistan. Gradation of Values»

The book «Applied Art of Uzbekistan. Gradation of Values» presents a systematized register of price characteristics of traditional art items in Uzbekistan, which makes it possible to give the art market in this area a civilized format. The catalog contains texts and illustrations.

«Fund Forum presents: Uzbekistan»

The book «Fund Forum presents: Uzbekistan» is an international publishing project that involved photographers, designers, art historians and ethnographers from France, Italy and Uzbekistan. The book, published in Russian, English and French, contains colorful photo illustrations that reflect the historical and contemporary image of Uzbekistan: its history, culture, ethnography and traditions.

«The Fund Forum: an option of civil society a practical»

«The Fund Forum: an option of civil society a practical model» is a book that provides an analysis of the Fund Forum`s activities. It provides detailed information on the Fund`s projects and programs, their practical results and long-terms prospects of its future performance. The book also sheds light on the organization`s strategy of supporting Uzbek culture and arts and artists, as well as of addressing acute social problems. The edition contains feedback and opinions of local and international artists, art critics, sociologists, scientists and other professionals who have contributed to and/or participated in events overseen by the Fund Forum.

«On the way to the beautiful»

Chingiz Ahmarov`s book of memoirs, commemorating the 95th anniversary of the artist. The presentation took place in Tashkent and Moscow during the exhibition, which presented the works by Akhmarov from the storerooms and private collections.

«125 years of Uzbek photography»

Anthology. Each publication volume covers different periods of history. The first - reflecting the era of the emergence and development of Uzbek photography (at the close end of 19th - first half of 20th centuries). The second volume focuses on the period of establishment of the Tashkent school of photography (from 1940 to 1991). The third volume reflects the development of photography at the time of independence of Uzbekistan.

«Old Bukhara»

Photo catalogue, illustrated with engravings, photographs and postcards of late XIX - early XX centuries.

«Khoja Nasretdin. Great smile of the East»

Collection of stories and statements relating to the name of a famous hero in the East.

Collection of Uzbek folk proverbs and sayings

Uzbek proverbs in this volume are translated into several languages.

«Toshkent: asliyat va nazira»

Musical project dedicated to the 2200th anniversary of Tashkent – a special set of audio CDs with the national classics.

“The Architecture of Ulugbek’s Epoch”

The book by Galina Pugachenkova, a scientist of great stature and encyclopedic knowledge renowned for her profound research into architecture, fine and applied art of the antique period and middles ages in Central Asia. The book provides a brief biographical account of Mirzo Ulugbek, an outstanding ruler and scholar, as well as a detailed description of his construction activities in Samarkand, Bukhara, Shakhrisabz, and Turkistan.

«I am the Son of the Old City»

Book-catalogue of Alisher Mirzo paintings, who is the People’s Artist of Uzbekistan. The book is dedicated to the artist’s creative activity and represents remarkable illustrations of his works..

“Khorezm Tanbur Notation”

A compilation of records on Khorezm maqoms (a classical genre of Uzbek traditional music characterized by melodic singing elements), a phenomenal source that equals masterpieces of global music culture.

“Medicinal Herbs in Central Asia and their Use”

An encyclopedic reference book published under the aegis of Avicenna International Association of Traditional Medicine. The book contains traditional medicine recipes, including those from works by Avicenna.

“Masterpieces of Architectural Epigraphy in Uzbekistan”

A series of pictorial books with narratives in Arabic, Uzbek, Russian and English. The publication contains striking samples of calligraphic script featured on architectural monuments in Uzbekistan. The series include books that decipher inscriptions on architectural landmarks in Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Kashkadarya, Andijan, Namangan, Ferghana and Karakalpakstan.