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Traditional and contemporary art of Kazakhstan

A Virtual Journey into the World of Kazakhstan’s Artistic Heritage

This Web Gallery presents the diversity of artistic practices in Kazakhstan, reflecting the continuity of cultural traditions and the dynamic development of contemporary creative processes. The virtual exhibition features works based on national images, symbols, and themes, as well as artworks by contemporary artists who reinterpret the country’s cultural heritage through contemporary artistic forms, expressive means, and modern technologies.

The selected works demonstrate the relationship between traditional and contemporary art, revealing the distinctive features of the national worldview, cultural identity, and cultural meanings. The presented materials allow viewers to trace how elements of historical and cultural heritage are reflected in contemporary artistic practice, while maintaining their significance and relevance in an increasingly globalized world.

The Web Gallery is aimed at promoting Kazakhstan’s artistic heritage, expanding public access to works of art, and fostering a lasting interest in national culture and art among a wide audience.

Bag 20th c.

Collection of the State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan. 52-tk. • Taldykorgan Region • Folk artist Asvaeva Kamysh • Velvet, corduroy, coloured threads, tambour stitch

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The bag on display is rectangular in shape and has a long handle. The body of the item is made of a thick fabric, decorated with rich ornamental embroidery in coloured threads. The upper part is finished with a strip of fabric in a contrasting shade. The ornamentation covers almost the entire front surface of the bag, forming a continuous decorative field.The main space is occupied by an ornamental composition of intertwining plant motifs. The patterns are arranged evenly and form a rhythmic system of repeating motifs. A decorative border runs along the edges, framing the composition and giving it a sense of completeness. The ornamentation is of a botanical nature. The background of the item has a muted brown-olive hue, against which the embroidery stands out vividly.