AlMusalla in Bukhara: Part of the Bukhara Biennial

The winning pavilion of the inaugural edition of the AlMusalla Prize was transported and brought to the Bukhara Biennial after being successfully and seamlessly dismantled from Jeddah where it was first introduced as part of the Islamic Arts Biennale. This move from Jeddah to Bukhara, by way of Venice, retracing crucial historical connections between Islamic societies in two different regions and giving them new contemporary resonance. As a port city on the Red Sea, Jeddah has long been the gateway for pilgrims traveling to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, hosting Muslims from diverse backgrounds who have shaped its cultural identity. Bukhara, a historic center of learning along the Silk Road, served as a hub of theology, science, art, architecture, and commerce for more than a thousand years. Driven by a strong commitment to Uzbekistan’s development, the musalla’s display in the Bukhara Biennial was made possible thanks to the contribution of Saudi Arabian companies ACWA Power and Vision Invest.