Turkmenistan
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Discover Soviet art and history with our in-depth articles and carefully curated walking tours. These guides take you through amazing mosaics, monuments, and modernist architecture, offering historical insights and context along the way.
Soviet Mosaics in Turkmenistan: The Hidden Art of Central Asia
Beyond the famous “Gates of Hell” and Ashgabat’s white façades, Turkmenistan holds a quieter Soviet legacy: its mosaics. Scattered across public spaces and buildings, these works blend local culture with Soviet ideals, surviving as overlooked yet striking relics of Central Asia’s past. Discover some of the best examples, their cultural significance, as well as how…
Artworks and their story
Each artwork tells a story. Discover the complete collection of monumental artworks from Turkmenistan in our image gallery. Follow our project on Instagram for a regularly updated visual curation.
Resources & Further Reading
Want to explore Turkmenistan? Here, you’ll find a collection of maps, websites, books, social media pages and more, dedicated to its Soviet public art and architecture. These resources will help you discover more of the artistic and historical landscape of the former Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic.
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