Interactive Then & Now
Interactive Then & Now is a digital project aiming to shed light on a selection of cultural heritage with a local cultural value that may not be world-known or are difficult to access. You can also contribute by send proposals for new projects.


Kazichene Royal Station is the newest in this series!
Share your story of how you or your community rebuild life and recovery from major adversity or changes. This is the second Silk Cities photo event and will be in the form of a photo festival.
- Submission opens: 8 September 2025
- Submission deadline: 20 February 2026 (23:55 GMT)
Previous Projects
eBook: Community’s Cultural Life in Public Space
Our recently published open-access eBook features a selection of photos and videos from around the world following the Silk Cities International Competition 2023. The first Silk Cities visual festival aimed to explore the cultural exchanges transpiring in urban public spaces worldwide.
