The exhibition is curated by Kulapat Yantrasast, founder of WHY Architecture. It explores the transformation of the Aral Sea — from an ecological disaster to new approaches and future development of the region.
The project’s title refers to the poetry of Hamid Alimjan and symbolizes renewal and hope.
The exhibition brings together designers, artisans, and researchers, viewing tradition as a foundation for sustainable development. It focuses on three key areas: bread-making, yurt construction, and brush-making.
The exhibition features 12 new design works created in collaboration with Uzbek craftsmen, as well as materials from the Aral School program and the premiere of the film “Where the Water Ends”, dedicated to life in the region.
A special emphasis is placed on environmental initiatives: forests covering more than 2 million hectares have already been planted on the dried seabed of the Aral Sea, with ongoing efforts to create protective green zones. By 2030, annual planting is planned to reach up to 200 million trees.
The central element of the exhibition is the Garden Pavilion — a “deconstructed yurt” by WHY Architecture, serving as a space for lectures, workshops, and meetings.
