ARTICLES

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...

Aida Balaeva: Creative industries are becoming part of Kazakhstan's new economic policy
25.04.2026
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Aida Balaeva: Creative industries are becoming part of Kazakhstan's new economic policy

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's visit to the Creative Industries Development Fund office marked a ...

A New Time Library: How Reading Culture is Changing in Kazakhstan
23.04.2026
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A New Time Library: How Reading Culture is Changing in Kazakhstan

April 23rd marks National Book Day and Librarian's Day in Kazakhstan. This year, the dates take on s...

How Reading Shapes the Future: The Story of Writer Unzila Mynbay
22.04.2026
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How Reading Shapes the Future: The Story of Writer Unzila Mynbay

On April 23, Kazakhstan celebrates National Book Day, established at the initiative of President Kas...

Sound born of nature: kurai as a tradition of generations
17.04.2026
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Sound born of nature: kurai as a tradition of generations

Contemporary ethnic music is increasingly moving beyond the boundaries of traditional performance, t...

Actress Merey Makazhannyn shygarmashylyk zholy
14.04.2026
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Actress Merey Makazhannyn shygarmashylyk zholy

Contemporary Kazakhstani cinema is currently shaping itself at the intersection of generations, wher...