Saodat Ismailova is a member of the first generation of Central Asian artists to come of age in the post-Soviet era. In her works, she explores the complex cultures of this region, often interweaving myths, rituals, and dreams with everyday life and addressing social and ecological issues.
Two works by the artist will be shown at the Berlinische Galerie: “The Haunted” (2017, 23 min.) and “Bibi Seshanbe” (2022, 52 min.). “The Haunted” is an imaginary encounter with the extinct Caspian tiger, which fell victim to the colonisation of Central Asia. Bibi Seshanbe Ona (literally: ‘The Lady of Tuesday’) is a widespread blessing ritual in Central Asia. It is an example of the traditional rituals that accompany women’s lives from birth to death.
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Saodat Ismailova, Bibi Seshanbe, film still, 2022, © saodatismailova, Courtesy Saodat Ismailova (JPG, 211 KB)
Saodat Ismailova, Bibi Seshanbe, film still, 2022, © saodatismailova, Courtesy Saodat Ismailova (JPG, 110 KB)
Saodat Ismailova, The Haunted, film still, 2017 © saodatismailova (JPEG, 161 KB)
Saodat Ismailova, The Haunted, film still, 2017, © saodatismailova, Courtesy Saodat Ismailova (JPEG, 155 KB)
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