UZBEKISTAN

A Matter of Radiance focuses on the Sun Institute of Material Science, a large-scale Soviet-era solar furnace near Tashkent, presenting the institute’s ambivalent nature – both futuristic and obsolete – while reimagining its potential for contemporary science and culture. A series of fragments, some brought from Uzbekistan and others created for future use at the institute, will be displayed at the Arsenale, highlighting reinterpretations of the structure’s components. The project includes contributions from Uzbek and international artists, writers, and scientists, blending architecture, literature, and performance.