2008
February 12 - March 3, 2008.
Small banquet hall. Exhibition "Symbolism of courage and bravery" from the collection of Museum.
Visitors become acquainted with the exhibits of the collection of articles made of the precious metals and the collection of weapon, which not represented in a constant exposition of Museum. Valuable historical and artistic information contain the state awards of the Republic of Kazakhstan and weapon ХІХ-ХХ centuries.
In different time encouragements, which found their expression in the state awards, were the estimation of bravery, selflessness, and love for the native land. The collection of orders and medals acquaints with the history of establishment and development of the award system of independent Kazakhstan. 10 state orders, 5 medals and 2 honourable signs are represented in the exposition.
The high artistic quality of the performance of objects is the special feature of this collection. State awards - order and medals of Kazakhstan are let out in Ust – Kamenogorsk on the Kazakhstan mint. For the creation of domestic orders and medals was used the world experience of medal skill.
They develop the theme of exhibition and supplement the models of the firearms of the middle of XIX century and different types of silent weapon.
The models of the firearms, represented in the exposition, are exceptionally interesting from the artistic and technical side: hammer hunting gun of the middle of the XIX century; the rifle of system Mauser, for the first time accepted to the armament on April 5, 1898, in Germany; hammerless hunting gun, prepared at the Lyezh weapons factory in Belgium and other
Silent weapon - this is not only weapon, this one of the symbols of culture, even it is Dagestan sabre or Cossack sword, boarding sabre.
In different time encouragements, which found their expression in the state awards, were the estimation of bravery, selflessness, and love for the native land. The collection of orders and medals acquaints with the history of establishment and development of the award system of independent Kazakhstan. 10 state orders, 5 medals and 2 honourable signs are represented in the exposition.
The high artistic quality of the performance of objects is the special feature of this collection. State awards - order and medals of Kazakhstan are let out in Ust – Kamenogorsk on the Kazakhstan mint. For the creation of domestic orders and medals was used the world experience of medal skill.
They develop the theme of exhibition and supplement the models of the firearms of the middle of XIX century and different types of silent weapon.
The models of the firearms, represented in the exposition, are exceptionally interesting from the artistic and technical side: hammer hunting gun of the middle of the XIX century; the rifle of system Mauser, for the first time accepted to the armament on April 5, 1898, in Germany; hammerless hunting gun, prepared at the Lyezh weapons factory in Belgium and other
Silent weapon - this is not only weapon, this one of the symbols of culture, even it is Dagestan sabre or Cossack sword, boarding sabre.
February 13 – March 3, 2008.
Large banquet hall. Exhibition of graphic works " Оянған сезім..."
On the exhibition is represented graphics of the contemporary Kazakhstan artists Leila Makhat, Meruyert Myrzabekova, sisters of Urazbekovs Angelica and Venera, Mukhit Myrzaliyev-Akanayev.
The expectation of spring, the awakening of new sensations and emotions - all this is created by graphic lines perfect in their simplicity.
Leyla Makhat is the director of the international art- club “Құланши”, because of efforts of which the inhabitants of Astana two years could see the works of the classicists of world artistic skill in the halls of our Museum.
Among the represented works - picture of the sisters of Urazbekovs Angelica and Venera. Angelica Urazbekova - professional artist, graduated the artistic- graphic faculty of the State pedagogical university in the name of Abay. But for Venera art, according to her words, is the method of self expression, the call of soul and heart.
Central place in the work of the young artist of Mukhit Myrzaliyev-Akanayev occupy figures of women. With the help of the sharp lines of pencil the author depicted the mysterious beauties of the East, dancing girls and dashing horsewomen.
The representatives of corps diplomatique, Indian cultural centre, museum community and Union of the artists of Astana became the guests of exhibition.
The expectation of spring, the awakening of new sensations and emotions - all this is created by graphic lines perfect in their simplicity.
Leyla Makhat is the director of the international art- club “Құланши”, because of efforts of which the inhabitants of Astana two years could see the works of the classicists of world artistic skill in the halls of our Museum.
Among the represented works - picture of the sisters of Urazbekovs Angelica and Venera. Angelica Urazbekova - professional artist, graduated the artistic- graphic faculty of the State pedagogical university in the name of Abay. But for Venera art, according to her words, is the method of self expression, the call of soul and heart.
Central place in the work of the young artist of Mukhit Myrzaliyev-Akanayev occupy figures of women. With the help of the sharp lines of pencil the author depicted the mysterious beauties of the East, dancing girls and dashing horsewomen.
The representatives of corps diplomatique, Indian cultural centre, museum community and Union of the artists of Astana became the guests of exhibition.
March 6 – 31, 2008.
Personal exhibition of Gulmira Telgozieva “Otan Ana”.
Gulmira Telgozieva was born in Tselinograd in 1970. In 1990 she graduated artistic school of N.V. Gogol in Alma - Ata. Since 2006 she is a member of the Union of the artists of Kazakhstan. In 2003 she was awarded by the State Scholarship of the Republic of Kazakhstan. She represented the decorative art of Kazakhstan in Russia, Poland, Germany, Japan.
Works of G. Telgozieva are in the funds of Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, President’s cultural centre of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Museum of the modern art in Astana, also in the private collections of Germany, England, Turkey, China, Italy, Poland and Yugoslavia.
53 pictures ere represented on the exhibition – works of the last years, which united with one theme of native land. Gulmira with a big love draws the life of village, rites, traditions, customs of Kazakh people.
Conditionally exhibition can be divided into two parts. Plots and characters of the Steppe, which upbrought wisemen, powerful batyrs, innocent babies are represented in the Big hall. Portraits and sketches of women, made special for this exhibition are in the Small hall. On these portraits are our contemporaries. The beauty of the earth is expressed in the images of the beauties wearing national suits, who smile gently from the canvases of the different time “Kunsulu”, “Boizhetken”, “Akzhunus”).
Works of G. Telgozieva are in the funds of Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, President’s cultural centre of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Museum of the modern art in Astana, also in the private collections of Germany, England, Turkey, China, Italy, Poland and Yugoslavia.
53 pictures ere represented on the exhibition – works of the last years, which united with one theme of native land. Gulmira with a big love draws the life of village, rites, traditions, customs of Kazakh people.
Conditionally exhibition can be divided into two parts. Plots and characters of the Steppe, which upbrought wisemen, powerful batyrs, innocent babies are represented in the Big hall. Portraits and sketches of women, made special for this exhibition are in the Small hall. On these portraits are our contemporaries. The beauty of the earth is expressed in the images of the beauties wearing national suits, who smile gently from the canvases of the different time “Kunsulu”, “Boizhetken”, “Akzhunus”).
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April 29-30, 2008
Exhibition of products of decorative-applied and jewelers art of India "Splendor of Indian craftsmanship"
Museum of the First President active realizes cultural initiatives and expands multicultural dialogue between different people and nations over the world. This exhibition opened series of cultural – exhibitional measures “Dialogue within the culture” with a participation of Embassies and foreign cultural centers in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
India - the country well-known for its craftsmanship in painting, embroideries silk and gold strings, magnificent stone, metal and wooden sculptures, and also unique carved products and the refined ornaments. Despite of the fast growth of industrial production, the Indian craft products all are still popular. The special place in the exposition is taken with gold and silver jeweler ornaments, looses of semi-precious stones.
Due to active cooperation between Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Embassy of the Republic of India and Indian Cultural Centre inhabitants and guests of the capital could appreciated splendor of Indian artistic handicraft during two days.
India - the country well-known for its craftsmanship in painting, embroideries silk and gold strings, magnificent stone, metal and wooden sculptures, and also unique carved products and the refined ornaments. Despite of the fast growth of industrial production, the Indian craft products all are still popular. The special place in the exposition is taken with gold and silver jeweler ornaments, looses of semi-precious stones.
Due to active cooperation between Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Embassy of the Republic of India and Indian Cultural Centre inhabitants and guests of the capital could appreciated splendor of Indian artistic handicraft during two days.
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On April 11, the opening of the exhibition of the famous artist of Kazakhstan Sergei Kalmykov named “My planet” took place in Museum. By the organizers of exhibition appeared Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, gallery of the art "Has Sanat" and museum- gallery "New hermitage - one" (Moscow). To the attention of inhabitants and guests of the capital are presented 69 picturesque and graphic works, manuscript albums of artist, which earlier not were known to the Kazakhstan judges of S. Kalmykov's creation.
The art critics of Kazakhstan, Russia, and West place S. Kalmykov in one row with the most well-known avant-gardists of ХХ century. In the works of artist are vividly reflected all directions of contemporary depictive skill, such as impressionism, avant-gardism, cubism, abstractionism.
In the ceremony of the opening exhibition participated the star of Kazakhstan art - Public artiste of the Republic of Kazakhstan Zh. Aubakirova, Public artiste of the Republic of Kazakhstan N. Usenbayeva. The first visitors of varnishing day became the leaders of the central public bodies of the country, the representatives of the corps diplomatic, accredited in the Republic of Kazakhstan, creative and museum community.
Exhibition will be prolonged until May 11.
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April 25 – May 30, 2008
Big and Small exhibitional halls. Exhibition “Жайық жағалауы сыр шертеді”.
On April 25, in the frameworks of the interregional project “Kazakhstan striving for the future” was opening of the exhibition “Жайық жағалауы сыр шертеді”, organized from the funds of historical museum of regional studies of Atyrau district.
Historical museum of regional studies of Atyrau was found according to the Resolution of the Supreme Council of Kazakh SSR in 1939, on November 5, 1940 it was opened to the first visitors. Museum is the cultural centre, which realizes hard work for studying, preserving and propaganda of the history, spiritual and cultural heritage of Atyrau. For exposure inhabitants and guests to the history of Atyrau district the most interesting exhibits such as photographs, archive documents, museum values were brought here. Visitors could be familiarized with a life and activity of well-known historical individuals: sultan Beibarys, Isatai and Makhambet, great players of national instrument dombra Kurmangazy and Dina Nurpaesova.
Art of Atyrau district in the exposition was presented with the picturesque canvases and sculptural compositions local artists. High level of decorative art presented pictures, which reflect inner world of man, miraculous of nature, and also portraits of the historical individuals. Artists M. Kalimov, M. Gabdrakhmanov, M. Shardenov, L. Kalimova, A. Kumar, S. Karibayev, M. Zhyrgal, A. Nazakul and others artfully use in their works traditions of artistic and decorative - applied art of Kazakh, which is given from generation to generation.
Museums of Atyrau district opened the first page of the big cultural project. In the frameworks of this project inhabitants and guests of the capital could be familiarized with the history, ethnology and culture of the regions of Kazakhstan.
Historical museum of regional studies of Atyrau was found according to the Resolution of the Supreme Council of Kazakh SSR in 1939, on November 5, 1940 it was opened to the first visitors. Museum is the cultural centre, which realizes hard work for studying, preserving and propaganda of the history, spiritual and cultural heritage of Atyrau. For exposure inhabitants and guests to the history of Atyrau district the most interesting exhibits such as photographs, archive documents, museum values were brought here. Visitors could be familiarized with a life and activity of well-known historical individuals: sultan Beibarys, Isatai and Makhambet, great players of national instrument dombra Kurmangazy and Dina Nurpaesova.
Art of Atyrau district in the exposition was presented with the picturesque canvases and sculptural compositions local artists. High level of decorative art presented pictures, which reflect inner world of man, miraculous of nature, and also portraits of the historical individuals. Artists M. Kalimov, M. Gabdrakhmanov, M. Shardenov, L. Kalimova, A. Kumar, S. Karibayev, M. Zhyrgal, A. Nazakul and others artfully use in their works traditions of artistic and decorative - applied art of Kazakh, which is given from generation to generation.
Museums of Atyrau district opened the first page of the big cultural project. In the frameworks of this project inhabitants and guests of the capital could be familiarized with the history, ethnology and culture of the regions of Kazakhstan.
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Exhibition «OSCE – forum of dialogue»
On June 18, 2008 the opening of the exhibition “OSCE – forum of dialogue” was held in the Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, organized in association with the OSCE Centre in Astana with assistance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Printed publications, books, photographic materials and archive documents, reflecting the history, structure, principal directions of OSCE activity, and also political aspects of the co-operation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and OSCE. Before presidency of Kazakhstan in Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe in 2010 the basic purpose of the exhibition became desire to acquaint inhabitants and visitors of Astana with activity of OSCE.
At the opening of the exhibition there were the Head of the OSCE’s Conflict Prevention Centre Herbert Salber, chairman of the Committee for international relations, defence and security of the Senate of Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.S. Sultanov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs K.S. Sarybai, deputy chief of the President’s Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan B.B. Temirbolat, and participants of Regional session of the heads of the OSCE missions in Central Asia, representatives of political parties and public organizations, deputies of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Printed publications, books, photographic materials and archive documents, reflecting the history, structure, principal directions of OSCE activity, and also political aspects of the co-operation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and OSCE. Before presidency of Kazakhstan in Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe in 2010 the basic purpose of the exhibition became desire to acquaint inhabitants and visitors of Astana with activity of OSCE.
At the opening of the exhibition there were the Head of the OSCE’s Conflict Prevention Centre Herbert Salber, chairman of the Committee for international relations, defence and security of the Senate of Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.S. Sultanov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs K.S. Sarybai, deputy chief of the President’s Office of the Republic of Kazakhstan B.B. Temirbolat, and participants of Regional session of the heads of the OSCE missions in Central Asia, representatives of political parties and public organizations, deputies of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
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May 30 – July 7, 2008
To the 10th anniversary of Astana is devoted…
Exhibition of children’s drawings “Paints of Astana”.
Exhibition of children’s drawings “Paints of Astana”.
On the eve of the International day of protection of children, in honor of the 10th anniversary of Astana on May 30, 2008 in the Museum of the First President of Republic Kazakhstan the was held children's holiday which has ended with solemn opening of exhibition and awarding of winners of competition of children’s drawings “Paints of Astana”.
Organizers of such event were Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Children’s art school of Astana. Main purpose of organizing such holiday – assistance to the development and popularization of the children’s art.
Organizers of such event were Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Children’s art school of Astana. Main purpose of organizing such holiday – assistance to the development and popularization of the children’s art.
June 29 – July 7, 2008
Exhibition of photographs “Head of the state and capital”.
On the threshold of celebrating of the 10tth anniversary of Astana in the Museum was working photo-exhibition, devoted to the various events of young capital of Kazakhstan.Archival documents of the Museum and exhibits from the museum collection were presented at the exhibition.
Idea of the moving the capital, which became historical event at the development of the country, belonged to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan N.A. Nazarbayev. Astana as the personification of the new, dynamically developing Kazakhstan, harmonically combine with rich heritage of the past and the best achievements of the modernity.
At the presented photographs captured the bright episodes of the newest history of Kazakhstan, which make possible watching the implementation of ambitious state plan – formation and development of the new capital of Kazakhstan. As emphasizes the Head of the state, today “Astana became the heart of our Motherland, national idea, which united people, she became symbol of the faith of nation in self-confidence and great destination”
Idea of the moving the capital, which became historical event at the development of the country, belonged to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan N.A. Nazarbayev. Astana as the personification of the new, dynamically developing Kazakhstan, harmonically combine with rich heritage of the past and the best achievements of the modernity.
At the presented photographs captured the bright episodes of the newest history of Kazakhstan, which make possible watching the implementation of ambitious state plan – formation and development of the new capital of Kazakhstan. As emphasizes the Head of the state, today “Astana became the heart of our Motherland, national idea, which united people, she became symbol of the faith of nation in self-confidence and great destination”
Exhibition «Syr Boyi tungan shezhire»
On September 12-th, 2008 at the Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan was opened the exhibition «Syr Boyi tungan shezhire» from funds of Kyzylorda Regional museum of local lore, history and economy within the limits of the project «Kazakhstan looking to the future».
There were presented photographs, archival documents and museum worth telling people about the centuries-long history of Syrdarya region. Special places among the museum treasures have documents and objects of cultural heritage, telling about history of Kyzylorda city – it was the capital of Kazakhstan in the 20-th years of the twentieth century.
There are books in Turkish, Arabic, Persian languages, dating 1729-1920 and issued in St. - Petersburg, Moscow, Tashkent. Unique handwriting books Corkyt - Ata / Corkyt - Ata: the story of the epic poem in Oguz language, translated from the original manuscript of Vatican and Dresden / sample books Husamadin - Al Syganak.
Syrdarya region – is a land of songs and poetry. There were born famous zhyrshy, kyuyshi, skazitels and poets. Famous artists of the region are O. Mamakova, I.Agytaev, B. Turbaev, O. Sholakov, J. Mahambetov, B. Zhakupov, K.Kulmambetov etc. At the exhibition were represented works of Syrdarya artists performed in different stylistic directions.
There were presented photographs, archival documents and museum worth telling people about the centuries-long history of Syrdarya region. Special places among the museum treasures have documents and objects of cultural heritage, telling about history of Kyzylorda city – it was the capital of Kazakhstan in the 20-th years of the twentieth century.
There are books in Turkish, Arabic, Persian languages, dating 1729-1920 and issued in St. - Petersburg, Moscow, Tashkent. Unique handwriting books Corkyt - Ata / Corkyt - Ata: the story of the epic poem in Oguz language, translated from the original manuscript of Vatican and Dresden / sample books Husamadin - Al Syganak.
Syrdarya region – is a land of songs and poetry. There were born famous zhyrshy, kyuyshi, skazitels and poets. Famous artists of the region are O. Mamakova, I.Agytaev, B. Turbaev, O. Sholakov, J. Mahambetov, B. Zhakupov, K.Kulmambetov etc. At the exhibition were represented works of Syrdarya artists performed in different stylistic directions.
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October 15 – November 20, 2008
The exhibition «At history crossroads»
The exhibition organized from the funds of Zhambyl Regional museum of local lore, history and economy was opened within the limits of inter-regional exhibition project «Kazakhstan directed to the future».
The guests could see archeological materials which reflect the political, social, economic and cultural history of one of the oldest cities on the Great silk way. Archaeological excavations were made by such prominent scholars as V.V. Bartold, A.N. Bernshtam, L.I. Rempel, G.I. Patsevich, E.I. Ageeva, T.N. Senigova, K.M. Baipakov and others. In Golden Hall of the Museum exhibited the fragments of Aisha-Bibi mausoleum, a clutch of water pipes, pottery, stone sculptures, iron and bronze things, executed in the technique of forging and casting, household items of our ancestors.
In Big exhibition hall was a unique collection of paintings and documents from the personal archive of L.V.Brummer (1889-1971), sculptures from wood which author is A. Zorin.
The exhibition organized from the funds of Zhambyl Regional museum of local lore, history and economy was opened within the limits of inter-regional exhibition project «Kazakhstan directed to the future».
The guests could see archeological materials which reflect the political, social, economic and cultural history of one of the oldest cities on the Great silk way. Archaeological excavations were made by such prominent scholars as V.V. Bartold, A.N. Bernshtam, L.I. Rempel, G.I. Patsevich, E.I. Ageeva, T.N. Senigova, K.M. Baipakov and others. In Golden Hall of the Museum exhibited the fragments of Aisha-Bibi mausoleum, a clutch of water pipes, pottery, stone sculptures, iron and bronze things, executed in the technique of forging and casting, household items of our ancestors.
In Big exhibition hall was a unique collection of paintings and documents from the personal archive of L.V.Brummer (1889-1971), sculptures from wood which author is A. Zorin.
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November 6 – December 4, 2008
The exhibition “Everlasting art. Amrita Sher-Gil – Revisited”
This exhibition was organized jointly with the Embassy of the Republic of India and India cultural center. It is a cultural event within the limits of the international project “Dialogue by means of culture”. Amrita Sher-Gil – is an eminent Indian women artist, who was born in Budapest in the beginning of the XX century.
There were represented 49 works of modern Indian women artists, who appreciate respect and admiration to Amrita Sher-Gil. Her creation is a national treasure and she is a woman who inspired a generation of women to paint. Amrita Sher-Gil is a symbol of woman equality. The subject and genre interpretations of the picture “Three girls” became the leitmotif of this project and showed visitors a world of Indian woman.
There were represented 49 works of modern Indian women artists, who appreciate respect and admiration to Amrita Sher-Gil. Her creation is a national treasure and she is a woman who inspired a generation of women to paint. Amrita Sher-Gil is a symbol of woman equality. The subject and genre interpretations of the picture “Three girls” became the leitmotif of this project and showed visitors a world of Indian woman.
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18 of December, 2008 – 25 of January, 2009
The exhibition «Eternal melody of national ornament» of well-known artist, the acclaimed master of tapestry Batima Zaurbekova and her daughter Eldana Shalabaeva.
The creativity of Batima Zaurbekova involves a stage in the history of Kazakhstan's tapestry, which began in the seventies years of the past XX century. Her tapestries are always recognizable and unique; they have subtle artistry and depth of feelings, philosophical reflection on life. In woven compositions and paintings presented in the exhibition, the artist in different ways interprets his favorite themes: women's images, still life, architectural motifs, rock pictures, ornamental ideas.
In two exhibition halls of the Museum were presented more than forty works. There were some works of Eldana Shalabaeva – she is a younger daughter of Batima, who is following in the footsteps of her mother. Nowadays her works and the works of Batima widely known not only in Kazakhstan but also abroad. And you can see her works in galleries and private collections in the United States, France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Poland, Australia, Canada, Turkey
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