Head, Project Development and Implementation, Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation
Salokhiddinkhuja Suratkhujayev is a cultural project manager and executive producer working at the intersection of contemporary art, cultural heritage, design and the creative economy. He is head of the Project Development and Implementation Department at the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation, where he oversees the development and delivery of major cultural initiatives and international projects representing Uzbekistan on the global stage.
Since joining the foundation in 2023, he has coordinated more than 20 international cultural projects across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, collaborating with leading Museums, cultural institutions, artists, architects and international partners. His work spans museum exhibitions, national pavilions biennials, cultural programs and initiatives connecting traditional craftsmanship with contemporary artistic practice.
He has worked on Uzbekistan’s National Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, the inaugural Bukhara Biennial 2025 and Uzbekistan’s Pavilion at Milan Design Week 2026. He also coordinated Uzbekistan’s participation in the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. He has contributed to exhibitions and cultural programs at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, alongside the James Simon Gallery and Pergamon Museum in Berlin.
In 2025, he served as executive producer of the inaugural Bukhara Biennial, which attracted more than 18 million visitors and brought together international artists and local artisans, creating a dialogue between contemporary art and Uzbekistan’s rich traditions of craftsmanship.
His work focuses on developing platforms for international cultural exchange, creating new opportunities for artists and creative practitioners, and presenting Uzbekistan’s cultural heritage through contemporary forms of artistic and cultural expression.
