Visitors to the exhibition are greeted by art installations by the Austrian author Norbert Brunner: "Time Pill" and "Сook Local Act Infinite". The artist presented a conceptual embodiment of the theme of national traditions and feasting, viewed through the prism of a given time period. The author wished to enter into a dialogue with the viewer, offering a philosophical approach to reflecting on art, time, space and traditions. Norbert Brunner was born in the Austrian city of Hohenems. He currently lives and works in Vienna. His works are in private collections in the USA, Austria and Germany. The author's solo exhibitions have been held in the USA, Austria, Switzerland, Russia, China and other countries.
"I am very happy to be taking part in this project. I was fortunate enough to work with local artists and together with them create what can be called a dialogue of cultures. I am always interested in discovering new countries. And, of course, Kazakhstan is a country with a nomadic past, with a rich ancient culture that boggles the imagination. I really want to explore your steppes more deeply, immerse myself in this atmosphere, in order to reflect it in art," - said Norbert Brunner.
In the depths of the exhibition, visitors are captivated by the works of the Italian photographer Gabriele Galimberti. To implement the photo project "In Her Kitchen", the author crossed the borders of twenty-five countries. The photographer invites the viewer to immerse themselves in the gastronomic traditions of different peoples. The heroines of his works share the secrets of national dishes.
At the exhibition, the author presented a series of photographs created specifically in Kazakhstan.
Gabriele Galimberti was born in the Italian region of Tuscany, in the city of Rigutino. The author made his first works as a student. Today, Gabriele Galimberti's photographs have been published in the most prestigious publications in the world, including: National Geographic, The Sunday Times, Stern, Geo, Le Monde, La Repubblica, Marie Claire.The author is the winner of the World Press Photo Award, James Beard Foundation Award, Premio Amilcare G. Ponchielli, APP Prize and many others. Gabriele is the official photographer of National Geographic and the official representative of the Canon brand.
"The concept arose of creating a dialogue between European and Kazakh artists. I think this is a project that creates a dialogue not only between the artists and creative figures involved, but also a dialogue between different art forms", - said the curator of the exhibition, Olga Daniele.
The conceptual art performance "AQ Dala" was presented to the public by the Kazakh creative team ADYR-ASPAN. He invites the viewer to enjoy a dance performed in the snowy Saryarkin steppe. Dressed in all white, the dancers convey with their movements the traditional motifs of the land on which they grew up. Video art, filming and editing of the exhibition project material were implemented by the talented cameraman Almas Maksut.
The exhibition at the National Museum (Astana) will last until June 30, 2024.