The AYA Project art space has opened in Tashkent recently, quickly becoming a popular spot among residents and guests of the Uzbek capital. According to the project developers, this is the only such art space in Central Asia created as an analogue of the famous Aya Universe in Dubai.
The concept of the immersive space, located within the Magic City entertainment park, is based on the combination of technology, light, and sound, which transform the space into unique installations.
Each of the seven halls is decorated in a certain way to reflect a specific theme. For example, Resonant Hall creates the atmosphere of a looking-glass world using a combination of light and music; Bloom Hall resembles landscapes from the movie Avatar; Sphere Hall creates the feeling of being inside molecules; and glass beads hanging in the flow allow you to feel like part of a fairy-tale kingdom in Stream Hall.
Judging by public interest, the project has already become one of the most popular attractions in Tashkent. Furthermore, numerous bloggers from across the post-Soviet countries note that the AYA Project reflects the intersection of contemporary art and technology in the urban cultural environment.
Many visitors also compare the project to Dubai, pointing out its similarly futuristic and large-scale features. However, there is one difference – the price: in the UAE, a visit to such a park costs $85, while admission to the park in Tashkent is much lower — $6 for children and $8 for adults. The park is open daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
