I am so pleased to report that the opening of the first joint exhibition of American and Kyrgyz quilts was a HUGE hit. As I predicted, it was packed with several hundred people in attendance. The museum and the Embassy was surprised and we quickly ran out of food and drink and catalogs. It didn’t matter. The exhibit is truly outstanding. The balance of old and new is wonderful. The American quilts are mixed together. The room is alive with creation and color. Definitely transforms the old Soviet building with life. Quilts once again get the recognition that they deserve. The exhibition is in the Museum of Fine Art which is housed in a Soviet building (meaning a stark cement building) that was built in the 1970s and has no work done to it since it was built. It does need help but this is a poor country. Actually Bishkek is a small city filled mostly with Soviet buildings. Remember Kyrgyz were nomadic people. Anyway, it was a great night for me and for quilts. Who could ask for anything more? I leave for Osh which is in the southern part of the country so you will not hear from me until I return in three days. I am quite excited about the trip to Osh as it was on the silk road. I will even get to visit a family that is making silk. All the best, Karen
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