Portikus in Frankfurt is presenting a solo exhibition by Saodat Ismailova, featuring new and existing works. The show includes video installations, photographs, and other media that explore themes of memory, spirituality, and Central Asian cultural heritage.
Saodat Ismailova “When the Water Turns to Wind” at Portikus, Frankfurt
Uzbek artist Saodat Ismailova has opened a major solo exhibition, "When the Water Turns to Wind," at Portikus in Frankfurt. The presentation features a new, immersive film installation that weaves together ancestral myths, sonic landscapes, and the ecological history of Central Asia, focusing on the region's disappearing rivers and steppes. The work continues her long-term exploration of memory and cultural preservation.