I’m always impressed by how much religion permeates the life of Tajikistan, even when it is incorporating trends from abroad. This past week, as Tajikistan celebrated its 18th year of independence, there was a small art festival entitled, “Graffiti is Flight Fantasy.” (sponsored by the Institute for Eurasian Studies). Although most of the panels were apolitical, I found the infusion of religious images quite interesting. Here is a sample that included the artist’s vision of a mosque:
