The Role of Street Art as a Language of Innovation in Uzbekistan's Architectural Practices

Nargiza Akhmedova; Khurram Tangirov; Zilola Sattorova; Ulugbek Jabbarov; Umidbek Abdalov; Nilufar Yuldosheva; Makhfirat Qurbonalieva

doi:10.48619/ais.v5i1.1079

Nargiza Akhmedova Oriental University, Uzbekistan https://orcid.org/0009-0000-4508-4381
Khurram Tangirov Jizzakh State Pedagogical University, Uzbekistan https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3852-5198
Zilola Sattorova Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies, Uzbekistan https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8943-7677
Ulugbek Jabbarov Scientific Research institute Family and Gender, Tashkent, Uzbekistan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3044-1961
Umidbek Abdalov Ma’mun University, Uzbekistan https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9089-5888
Nilufar Yuldosheva Karshi State University, Uzbekistan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4920-7534
Makhfirat Qurbonalieva Termiz State University, Uzbekistan https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4930-0885

DOI: https://doi.org/10.48619/ais.v5i1.1079

Keywords: Street art, architectural innovation, Uzbekistan, urban regeneration, cultural engagement, post-Soviet architecture, Tashkent, heritage preservation, and urban identity.

Abstract

This research covers the intersection of street art and architectural practices in Uzbekistan, focusing on how street art acts as a language of innovation within the urban landscape. By analyzing historical, sociocultural, and artistic developments, the research provides evidence that street art is a transformative medium that bridges traditional Uzbek aesthetics with the demands of contemporary architecture. This paper draws on primary and secondary sources, including case studies of the street art festival and historic district revitalization projects in Tashkent, to illustrate how street art contributes to urban identity, inclusiveness, and creativity. The paper adopts an interpretive approach to underline challenges and opportunities regarding the integration of street art into architectural practices and positions it as a critical tool for fostering urban regeneration and cultural engagement in post-Soviet Uzbekistan.