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Khadzar of Dreams

Date:
23 Apr–13 Sep 2026
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12+

Mediated tours, games, discussions, tea parties, and film screenings dedicated to the culture of North Ossetia and the traditions of good-neighbourliness.

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The exhibition Khadzar of Dreams concludes the GES-2: Cities programme in Vladikavkaz and expands on the themes of the Yard of Culture project (2025). At the centre of attention are two images of urban spaces: the khadzar—a traditional Ossetian building erected for neighbourly gatherings and feasts—and the cinema, as a symbol of Soviet modernisation and a new way of spending time together.

English-language mediated tours of GES-2 House of Culture typically take place on Friday evenings. To learn more about group tours or to request one, please email us at mediationcalls@v-a-c.org.

The khadzar is a phenomenon unique to Ossetian culture. It is a special building erected in courtyards by residents of apartment blocks in North Ossetia for gatherings and feasts celebrating holidays and communal anniversaries.

Photo: Vadim Shtein

We invite you to reflect on these public spaces and the relations that emerge within them—between people, cultures, and regions. Another key theme explores how members of different communities approach sharing collective experiences in their own way. We invite you to join us in discussing these themes, guided by masterpieces of Ossetian fine art and cinema, works by contemporary artists, and materials from field research and workshops conducted alongside the residents of Vladikavkaz.

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When: 23 Apr — 6 Sep

In the format of a shared walk, we will explore the exhibition and its key themes. We will discuss the traditions and contemporary culture of North Ossetia, the phenomenon of the khadzar, and the shifting lifestyles of the region through cinema, the art of local artists, and works created specifically for this project. We will visit two spaces: the architectural installation on the Upper Platform, and Gallery C6, which houses a small temporary cinema for the duration of the exhibition.

The event programme will be progressively updated. Please check this page for updates.

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