According to him, the Union consists of 515 professional artists with diplomas, and they have not received any official notifications about a possible land seizure.
Information about the possible seizure of the plot was received unofficially
Junushev noted: "At first, there were rumors. People from various government structures, including the State Committee for National Security, the Presidential Administration, and the city hall, came to us. We didn't believe it until this information appeared on the internet and social media — that’s when we found out," he reported.He also pointed out that the current events contradict previously announced initiatives to support the arts, reminding about the presidential decree of 2023, which suggests support for cultural initiatives.
In Junushev's opinion, the decision regarding the future of the plot and the building is being made without considering the opinion of the Union of Artists. He emphasized that the House of Artists has the status of an architectural monument of national significance and is a non-state facility used by a public association.
Artists emphasize that the House of Artists is the private property of their association and does not belong to state facilities. They have appealed to the country's leadership with a call to preserve this important cultural space for creativity.
House of Artists
At the time of preparing this material, no official comment had been received from the Bishkek city hall and the Presidential Administration.
