From a Sketch in Tashkent to an Exhibition in Nagoya: KIUT and Japanese University Explore Creative Collaboration
From a Sketch in Tashkent to an Exhibition in Nagoya: KIUT and Japanese University Explore Creative Collaboration
A fashion design sketch or an interior design project created in Tashkent could one day be exhibited in Japan. This was one of the ideas discussed during a meeting between Kimyo International University in Tashkent (KIUT) and Nagoya University of the Arts.
On November 11, a KIUT delegation visited Nagoya University of the Arts as part of its official trip to Japan. The meeting was attended by Makoto Hagihara, Vice President of the university; Kazuya Nagae, Director of International Relations; Chiaki Sun, Academic Affairs Representative; and other university officials.
The discussions focused on opportunities for joint creative projects, summer exchange programmes, and educational initiatives that would allow students from both universities to work together.
The KIUT delegation introduced the university’s programmes in fashion design, interior design, and interdisciplinary fields combining art and engineering. The possibility of introducing 2+2, 3+1, and 1+1 academic pathways, enabling students to complete part of their studies in Japan, was also presented.
Another interesting proposal was the development of a joint course exploring the history and culture of the Great Silk Road through art. Such an initiative could give Uzbek and Japanese students an opportunity to reinterpret their cultural heritage through contemporary design and creative projects.
Founded in 1970, Nagoya University of the Arts specializes in fine arts, design, music, and performing arts. Each semester, the university organizes exhibitions showcasing creative works by students participating in international exchange programmes.
While these initiatives are still under discussion, their implementation could open new opportunities for KIUT students to study in Japan, collaborate with international creative teams, and present their work to audiences abroad.
