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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.

Mural ‘When a girl grows up, she is the pride of the nation’. Sarayshyk district, 11/4 K. Kuanyshbaev StreetPhoto from the @bekbass_art pagehttps://www.instagram.com/bekbass_art/

Concept by and artwork by Temirlan AbenovMural by @temirlanmuralist@bekbass_art

Автор эскиза: Магира Tлеубердина (@magnificum9). Творческое объединение: Air-G (air_g_art): Николай Селютин, Айдар Мунайтбасов, Алмаз Абдыгаликов, Владислав Муха, Дамир Жумабеков. Мурал «Peace». Спонсор: компания Tikkurila.г. Астана, ул. Г. Мусрепова, 7. 2022 г. Фото из профиля air_g_art: https://www.instagram.com/p/Clnvy4 WgLyr/

A mural has been painted on the façade of a residential building, executed in an illustration and anime style with ethnic motifs. The central character is a charming girl with a long braid and large, expressive eyes. She is wearing a traditional outfit in warm shades, including a headdress decorated with ornamentation and chunky earrings. The delicate shades of sky-blue and green in the background, which set off the girl’s vivid image, are associated with the steppe landscape.The mural’s evocative title refers to the traditional theme of a girl’s purity, beauty and value to the people as the bearer of their honour and dignity. The light brushstrokes surrounding the character’s face create the sensation of a gentle breeze.The mural harmoniously reflects traditional values and fits seamlessly into the modern urban landscape.