SAVITSKIY. Artist, collector, founder of the museum.

This book is dedicated to Igor Savitsky, an outstanding artist, collector, and founder of the State Museum of Arts of Karakalpakia named after I.V. Savitsky in Nukus, Uzbekistan. It tells about his life, work, his passion for Central Asian art, and his dedicated work to preserve cultural heritage. The reader will learn about his unique collection of Russian avant-garde, the folk art of Karakalpakstan, and how he managed to create a museum in the most difficult conditions. The book is based on archival materials, memoirs of contemporaries, and research by art historians. This is not only a biography but also a deep dive into the history of art and culture of the region, as well as a reflection on the role of the individual in preserving cultural heritage.