ARTICLES

Director Erlan Ushakpaev: "If a person remains silent after a film, it means the film has achieved its goal"
27.05.2026
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Director Erlan Ushakpaev: "If a person remains silent after a film, it means the film has achieved its goal"

A generation of filmmakers is increasingly emerging in Kazakhstani cinema. They are entering the pro...

Memory written over centuries: how unique manuscripts are being restored in Kazakhstan
20.05.2026
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Memory written over centuries: how unique manuscripts are being restored in Kazakhstan

The country's historical memory is preserved not only in museums and archives, but also on the pages...

The Golden Cradle of Alash: The History of the House Where Abai, Alash, and Auezov Met
18.05.2026
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The Golden Cradle of Alash: The History of the House Where Abai, Alash, and Auezov Met

May 18th marks International Museum Day. This date celebrates not only the custodians of the exhibit...

Nizami's Steppe Muse: How a new opera about Appak is being born at Astana Opera
16.05.2026
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Nizami's Steppe Muse: How a new opera about Appak is being born at Astana Opera

There are stories that cannot be told simply as a love story. They contain too much memory, pain, wa...

Venice Listens to the Steppe: How the Kazakh Pavilion at the Biennale Transforms Memory into an Artistic Space
13.05.2026
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Venice Listens to the Steppe: How the Kazakh Pavilion at the Biennale Transforms Memory into an Artistic Space

At the Venice Biennale, contemporary art often speaks loudly. National pavilions compete not only wi...

61st Venice Biennale: “Qoñyr” as Kazakhstan’s New Artistic Statement
06.05.2026
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61st Venice Biennale: “Qoñyr” as Kazakhstan’s New Artistic Statement

The 61st Venice Biennale, one of the oldest and most prestigious events in contemporary art, has ope...

Kamazhai Konobaeva: Ethnic style as a return to roots
05.05.2026
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Kamazhai Konobaeva: Ethnic style as a return to roots

Today, Kazakh ethnic style is increasingly transcending the confines of museums or folklore. It is b...

Tradition in Motion: How Kazakhstani Dance Art Speaks to the World
29.04.2026
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Tradition in Motion: How Kazakhstani Dance Art Speaks to the World

There are art forms that don't require words to be heard. They speak to people through movement, rhy...

From Classics to Macramé: The History of the Aya Anarbek Brand: The Art of Skullcap Creation
28.04.2026
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From Classics to Macramé: The History of the Aya Anarbek Brand: The Art of Skullcap Creation

"Takia" is one of the traditional headwear of the Kazakh people. Skullcaps are sewn from fabrics suc...