An international scientific-theoretical conference on the theme “Topical Issues of Art Studies and Cultural Studies: Problems and Solutions” was held by the State Institute of Arts and Culture of Uzbekistan.
The event, organized at the “Renessans” cinema house, brought together prominent national and international scholars and experts who delivered their research presentations.
Opening the plenary session, Rector of the Institute, Professor Nodirbek Sayfullayev, expressed his sincere pleasure at seeing all participants at this prestigious scientific gathering. He noted:
“I am very pleased to welcome you all to this important conference. In today’s rapidly globalizing and integrating world, adapting national culture to modern processes, promoting it internationally, and ensuring its dynamic development have become priorities of our state policy. The strategies, state programs, and legal acts being implemented at the initiative of our President are taking the development of the sector to a new stage.”
He emphasized that topical issues in art studies and cultural studies are being deeply explored, with new theoretical approaches, analytical discussions, and academic debates actively developing. In this regard, Professor Sayfullayev expressed confidence that the international conference “Topical Issues of Art Studies and Cultural Studies: Problems and Solutions” serves not only as a platform for discussing existing challenges but also for putting forward scientifically grounded proposals and initiatives for their solutions.
Afterwards, Deputy Minister of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan Murodjon Majidov and Director General of the Cinematography Agency Shukhratilla Rizayev took the floor, wishing success to the conference participants. In their speeches, they emphasized the significance of the event and noted the ongoing reforms in the fields of culture and art in Uzbekistan — particularly in supporting creative youth and expanding international cooperation.
Through video communication, President of Tianjin Conservatory of Music, Mr. Wang Hongwei, addressed the participants with a welcoming speech.
During the plenary session, presentations were delivered by:
Professor Jeyran Mahmudova, Rector of the Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Arts — “Topical Issues of Cultural Education in Azerbaijan”;
Professor Roza Akhmadiyeva, Rector of the Kazan State Institute of Culture — “Revitalization of the Ethnocultural Traditions of the Peoples of Russia”;
Professor Olesya Kutkina, Rector of the Altai State Institute of Culture — “Professional Cooperation between Art Education Institutions and Cultural Organizations as a Means of Developing the Socio-Cultural Sphere of the State”;
Professor Jin-Hwan Ra, Sungkyul University (Republic of Korea) — “Towards Social Harmony: Integrating Others’ Perspectives into Public Discourse”;
Professor Muhabbat Tulyakhodjayeva, State Institute of Arts and Culture of Uzbekistan — “Speaking Mise-en-Scenes: The Expression of Ideological and Thematic Content in Directing Art”;
Professor Abdukhalil Mavrulov, State Institute of Arts and Culture of Uzbekistan — “The History of Uzbekistan as Cultural History.”
At the conclusion of the plenary session, the speakers were presented with certificates and commemorative gifts.
The conference continued in two breakout sessions titled “Topical Issues of Art Studies: Tradition and Modernity” and “Integrational and Transformational Processes in Socio-Cultural Activity”, where around 40 research presentations were delivered.
The conference proceedings have been published as a collected volume.
