Curator Tour | Melted into the Sun

Schedule

Sat Oct 17 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

National Museum of Asian Art - East Building (Arthur M. Sackler Gallery), Gallery 28 | Washington, DC

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Get an exclusive look at this exhibition of film and installation artist Saodat Ismailova’s work.
About this Event

Join curator Carol Huh for a tour of . This exhibition presents film and installation artist Saodat Ismailova's work, grounded in Central Asia's complex histories and ancient myths. Weaving together her own footage, rare archival film, and text, she evokes a vivid sense of place and reflects on the resilience of culture.


Please meet at gallery 28 for the tour. We recommend you register in advance.


Image: Saodat Ismailova (b. 1981); Still from Melted into the Sun; 2024; single-channel video with sound; 35 minutes; Courtesy @saodatismailova. Commissioned by Fondazione In Between Art Film and Batalha Centro de Cinema Porto


Image Alt Text: Bursts of sunlight reflect off round mirrors held by eight white-robed figures dotting a worn brown ruin under a blue sky.

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National Museum of Asian Art - East Building (Arthur M. Sackler Gallery), Gallery 28, 1050 Independence Avenue Southwest, Washington, United States

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