2015
October 28 – November 22, 2015
Exhibition of illustrations of Latif Kazbekov «Travel to the world of fairy-tales»
On October 28, 2015 opening ceremony of the exhibition «Travel to the world of fairy-tales» of the artist from St. Petersburg - Latif Kazbekov took place at the Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The exhibition of Latif Kazbekov «Travel to the world of fairy-tales» took place within the limits of the international project «Dialogue through culture». The event is organized in association with the representatives of the project «Free artists of St. Petersburg» and with participation of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Latif Kozhahmetovich Kazbekov was born in Kazakhstan (Aksu village of Almaty region). He graduated from Almaty art school named after Gogol (painting faculty) and the Russian Academy of Arts (graphics faculty) in Leningrad (nowadays St. Petersburg state academic institute of painting, sculpture and architecture named after I.E. Repin). The works of Latif Kazbekov are made in technique of lithography, painting, etching and book graphics. He is a teacher in St. Petersburg State University at the motion picture art department, branch of animation. L. Kazbekov is the author of 22 personal exhibitions and the participant of more than 300 exhibitions in Russia, U.S., Germany, France, England, Japan, Finland, Italy, Denmark, Holland, Belgium, Poland, Cuba, Mexico, Canada, the Czech Republic, South Korea, Greece, Switzerland, the Baltic States and the CIS. He is the winner of numerous international and native competitions of the fine arts and book arts.
The guests of the exhibition had a unique opportunity to get acquainted with the different author styles of book illustration to 15 fairy-tales of the people of the world. In particular, the illustrations to Italian, Kenyan, American, Japanese, Russian fairy-tales, myths of Ancient Greece, parables and verses were presented at the exhibition. There were 98 works of the artist in two exhibition halls.
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September 15 – 27, 2015
Exhibition «Dolls of Japan, kimono and accessories»
In the Museum of the First President of the RK was held the exhibition «Dolls of Japan, kimono and accessories» and showing of the traditional Japanese clothes kimono. Ceremony was organized jointly with the Embassy of Japan in the Republic of Kazakhstan within the limits of the international project«Dialogue through culture».
Japan is the Land of the rising sun and a place of exquisite exotic and culture, which combines the concepts of tradition and present time. Today the Japanese culture is very popular around the world. They are dolls, ikebana, origami, kimono and fans.
At the exhibition «Dolls of Japan, kimono and accessories» allowed getting acquainted with traditional Japanese dolls, national clothes kimono and haori, and also with numerous kinds of fans.
At the exhibition «Dolls of Japan, kimono and accessories» allowed getting acquainted with traditional Japanese dolls, national clothes kimono and haori, and also with numerous kinds of fans.
Dolls (in Japanese is «ningyo») are the essential element of festive culture of Japan. Japanese dolls are famous for their variety and unique technique. Throughout several centuries they have an important place in traditional holidays of Japan.
The fan is an important detail of not only Japanese suit, but also Japanese life. The first folding fans were called Ogi. They were an attribute of man and were used for making signals. Later a fan became a favourite attribute of waiting-ladies. The Japanese fan has a rich history, many forms and kinds.
The exhibits of the exhibition «Dolls of Japan, kimono and accessories» were from the private collection of Mrs. Kamohara, the spouse of the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The visitors of the exhibition had an opportunity not only to be acquainted with the history of the Japanese dolls and fans, but also to be a participant of the master-classes of origami.
The visitors of the exhibition had an opportunity not only to be acquainted with the history of the Japanese dolls and fans, but also to be a participant of the master-classes of origami.
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February 25 – September 27, 2015
Exhibition of fine arts and decorative-applied art «Kazakh khanate: great figures of great steppe».
At the Museum of the First President of Republic of Kazakhstan was held fund exhibition of fine arts and decorative-applied art «Kazakh khanate: great figures of great steppe». The exposition for the first time represented several museum collections on history and cultural heritage of traditional Kazakh society. The purpose of that exhibition was to show the bright figures, significant events in the history of the Kazakh khanate which played an important role in formation and strengthening of the Kazakh statehood.
Wide picturesque panorama of history of the khanate was recreated by works of famous Kazakhstan artists, sculptors, jewelers, restorers. An especial place in the exposition had the following artifacts: a fragment of Ablai khans famous sabre with donative inscription on behalf of the Russian empress Elizabeth I, helmet of Bolek-batyr, and also reconstruction of rings with seals of Kazakh khans executed with all historical authenticity by K. Altynbekov and reproduced with spun gold in art panels by A. Abdubait.
Many of the exhibits were presented to wide audience for the first time. In that series, an especial place was occupied by unique panels dated to the period of Qing dynasty of China. They depicted the procedure of the diplomatic exchange of gifts from different states at the Chinese imperial court. Among those diplomats there were also representatives of the Kazakh khanate. So unique archival and graphic sources were found in archives of the Peoples Republic of China and their authentic copies were made on the initiative of the Ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of RK in the PRC Ermekbayev N.B.
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September 3 – October 5, 2015
Personal exhibition «Between past and present …» of the artist Anar Aubakir
In the Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan took place the opening of the personal exhibition «Between past and present …» of the artist Anar Aubakir, a member of the Union of artists of Kazakhstan, a diploma-winner of «Shabyt» International festival of the creative youth.
The exhibition was organized within the limits of «Wings of hope» project on support of creative youth, initiated by the Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan in 2011. The project became the result of activity of the Museum in promotion of cultural achievements of modern Kazakhstan. The purpose of the project is organizing and information support of young talents, showing of their brightest achievements in spheres of art creativity and decorative-applied arts.
Anar Aubakir was born on October 16, 1984 in Pavlodar. She graduated from the Pavlodar art college and got profession «artist master in design» (1999-2004), then received degree «bachelor of painting» in the Kazakh National Academy of Arts named after T. Zhurgenov (2004-2009). She has the academic degree «master of painting».
A. Aubakir is a participant of many republican and international exhibitions. She won the first place for the best pictorial work in the nomination «realism» at the competition «Week of St. Petersburg art» (St. Petersburg, Russian Federation). She is the owner of the first degree diploma for the best pictorial work in the competition «Week of Kazakhstan art» (Almaty). Anar became the organizer of the first mobile art project «Art Sapar Art of Kazak eli».
A. Aubakir is an artist of wide and many-sided talent. She is hard-working and pertinacious in achievement of her purposes. Anar Aubakir found in painting her own way in which the important place has the Kazakh epic symbolism and realism. In her works are reproduced a surprising number of associations between past and present.
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June 8 – August 20, 2015
Fund exhibition «Signs of high recognition»
The exhibition of the exhibits from the collection of public awards of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan - the Leader of the Nation «Signs of high recognition» took place at the Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
For the first time more than 200 public awards of the Head of state were presented at the exposition, among which: «The First International Peace Prize», Award «Investment Angel», International award «Person of Year», etc.
The activity of Kazakhstan on the international scene aimed at the development of neighborliness and cooperation gets a wide response from the world community, causes deep feeling of respect for the people and leader of our country. The evidence of this fact is not only the highest state awards, but also various signs of public recognition awarded the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan by many states and international organizations.
The collection of public awards is extremely various on structure: awards, medals, honorary and commemorative breastplates, testimonials, certificates, diplomas, and official documents. Public awards of the Head of state are assessments of policy of the President of Kazakhstan for outstanding merits in formation and development of sovereign Kazakhstan.
The exhibition purpose was to show a role of the First President of independent Kazakhstan in formation of new Kazakhstan statehood and society of open type, a contribution of N. A. Nazarbayev to many spheres of public life.
The exposition consisted of thematic sections in which there were awards in the different spheres: interstate cooperation and integration; public administration and economy; safety; international and interfaith consent; education, science and health care; culture, sport and tourism.
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July 3 – August 2, 2015
Photo exhibition «Changing Japan. Works of the Japanese authors of the end of the 20th century»
The lecture of the Japanese photographer Mr. Ryuji Miyamoto and the exhibition «Changing Japan. Works of the Japanese authors of the end of the 20th century» took place at the Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. That exhibition was organized in cooperation with the Embassy of Japan in Kazakhstan within the limits of two international projects: project of the Japan Foundation and Museum’s one – «Dialogue through culture».
The Japan Foundation is a specialized public organization founded in 1972 with the purpose of promoting international understanding through arts and cultural exchange between Japan and foreign states. One of their visual arts programs is organizing traveling exhibitions with artworks from their own collection throughout the world. Photo exhibition «Changing Japan. Works of the Japanese authors of the end of the 20th century» was presented in 21 states and 32 cities of the world. The organizers of the exhibition hope that through these photographers’ unique views of society and landscape, the viewers will gain a better understanding of the myriad changes that took place in Japan between the period of rapid economic growth and the present days.
The exposition was composed of two sections and includes 76 photographs of 23 Japanese photographers. Within the exhibition was presented the collection of photos «Japan through the eyes of Kazakhstan people» – personal pictures of Kazakhstan citizens made during visit of Japan and flash exhibition of the Japanese schoolchildren.
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June 15 - 19, 2015
The documentary exhibition «Polish diplomats in Kazakhstan (1941-1943)»
The documentary exhibition «Polish diplomats in Kazakhstan (1941-1943)» was organized together with Embassy of the Republic of Poland in the Republic of Kazakhstan within the international project of the Museum “Dialogue through culture”. The materials of this exhibition were results of the scientific researches of the Centre of documentation of exiles, deportations and migrations of Pedagogical university in Cracow, Dmitry Legky – the doctor of historical sciences, professor of Kostanay state university named after A. Baitursynov and Nadezhda Stepanenko – the doctor of historical sciences.
During the Second World War delegatures of the Polish Embassy in the Soviet Union were founded on the territory of the Kazakh SSR. The need for the creation of delegatures of Polish Embassy in the territory of the Kazakh SSR was caused by a large number of Poles who appeared in the territory of Kazakhstan in summer and autumn of 1941 by virtue of different circumstances. The majority of them are deportees and migrants from the eastern regions of Poland, included in the USSR at the end of 1939.
9 delegatures of Polish Embassy were formed in Kazakh SSR in 1941-1942. They were located in such cities as Alma-Ata, Akmolinsk, Aktyubinsk, Chimkent, Jambyl, Kustanay, Pavlodar, Petropavlovsk, Semipalatinsk. The historical background and the main directions of work of diplomatic missions recreated on the basis of unique documents from the archives of Kazakhstan, actually for the first time introduced into the scientific circulation. The exhibition acquainted with history of formation of the Polish army divisions in the territory of Kazakhstan in 1941 and tragic destiny of Polish diplomats, on false charges undergone to arrests and repressions in 1942.
Poles unjustly condemned during Stalin repressions from 1936 to 1956 (including the staff of diplomatic missions in Kazakhstan during the Second World War) were completely justified and rehabilitated after Kazakhstan gained its state sovereignty. In 1992 Poland and Kazakhstan established diplomatic relations. Polish military cemeteries were opened in the south of Kazakhstan. The unique documentary complex of this exhibition shed light on many “blind-spots” of history of Kazakhstan and Poland and represents a great interest for historians and general public.
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May 20 – June 20, 2015
«Cradle of unity» exhibition from the funds of the North Kazakhstan regional museum association
«Cradle of unity» exhibition was organized within the limits of the intermuseum partner project «National property» and dedicated to the 20th anniversary of Assembly of the people of Kazakhstan. The exposition got acquainted the visitors with the history of formation of multiethnic society, told about work achievements of Small Assembly of the people of Kazakhstan of the North Kazakhstan region. The big scenes of «Cradle of unity» exhibition including interiors of yurta, log huts and reconstruction of the household told about traditional culture and life of the Kazakhs, Cossacks, Russians, Tatars, Germans and Poles. An especial place in the exposition was taken by a complex of the original archival documents dated from the end of the 19th century. Separate part of the exposition acquainted with the history of formation of polyconfessional Kazakhstan society.
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May 4-June 9, 2015.
«Successors of the Victory» fund exhibition
«Successors of the Victory» fund exhibition dedicated to the 70th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War took place at the Museum of the First President of Kazakhstan. The exhibition was started with the fragments of the newsreel narrating about Victory Parade of 1945 and the materials from private archives of the veterans of war. Presented in the exposition archival documents, photos, video documents and other materials testify to the decisions made by the Supreme Commander-In-Chief of RK N. A. Nazarbayev in early years of independence and predetermined stable and secure development of Kazakhstan. As a founder of Armed Forces of RK, N. A. Nazarbayev was an initiator of strategically important steps: refusal of the nuclear weapon, the solution of issues on disputable territories in border areas and delimitation of border, creation of the higher militarized educational institutions, etc. Among the guests of the exhibition were veterans of the Great Patriotic War and representatives of the young generation of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan who had an opportunity once again to remember glorious examples of heroism shown in tragic years of war.
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Mart 31 – April 13, 2015
The exhibition «Inheriting traditions of past»
The exhibition «Inheriting traditions of past» of members of the Union of artists of Kazakhstan Gulnazym and Ainur Omirzak was held at the Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. This exhibition was held within the limits of museum project on support of creative youth «Wings of hope».
In graphic art of Kazakhstan, in painting, the embroidery method gained development a bit later. Developing traditional art of our people in its modern form, each composition embroidered in a certain frame, represents combination of two genres and creates compositions of pictorial art.
The sisters Gulnazym and Ainur Omirzak studied in the Kazakh National Academy of Arts named after T. Zhurgenov and received a profession of the painting artist. Today Gulnazym and Ainur are famous for all country as a family of masters of embroidery technique. Each work executed in the embroidery technique is an element of novelty for the audience and consists of a full-fledged plot.
Today works of Gulnazym and Ainur are presented in art galleries of such cities, as London and Luxembourg, and also in Germany, France, Turkey and Russia.
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Mart 18 – April 13, 2015
The exhibition «Light of millenniums»
The exhibition «Light of millenniums» from funds of the State historical and cultural museum-reserve «Azret Sultan» (Turkestan) was held at the Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. This exhibition was organized within the intermuseum partner project «National property». State historical and cultural museum-reserve «Azret Sultan» is an old-established partner of Museum of the First President of RK.
Turkestan and its surroundings located near Amu Darya and Syr Darya is one of the first centers of Turkic civilization. It is confirmed by written sources and archaeological researches conducted in Turkestan oasis.
The exhibition immerses visitors in civilization history of the region thanks to the complex of archaeological artifacts – lamps of different times. The art of making lamps in the steppe civilization originated in ancient times. The first lamps were made by masters for daily use.
More than 60 archaeological and ethnographic artifacts which passed all stages of scientific research - from archaeological to museological were presented to a wide range of visitors. Unique samples of lamps of different eras; fragments of fireplaces which preserved fire against attenuation; results of field researches; data of scientific inventory and reconstruction are presented in the complex.
One of numerous results of expedition is drawing up of new Archaeological map of monuments of city culture in Turkestan oasis.
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February 4 – March 2, 2015
Exhibition «Golden thread of history»
Personal exhibition «Golden thread of history» of Aizhan Abdubait the winner of the XV Republican festival of creative youth «Zhiger», a national award of public recognition of achievements of Kazakhstan’s women «Azhar», a member of the Union of artists of Kazakhstan took place at the Museum of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The exposition opened a new exhibition season 2015 was dedicated to the 550th anniversary of the Kazakh statehood.
The exhibition was organized within the partner project of the Museum in order to show the works of the author giving new life to historical artifacts, ancient traditions of decorative-applied art of the Kazakhs. The history of the Kazakh statehood remained not only in chronicles and legends, but also in the gold patterns created by master-zergers. The creativity of Aizhan Abdubait is unique. She restores and reconstructs articles of clothing and life of the ancient times. In ancient technique «Zerleu» she creates wedding dresses, national clothes, household goods.
«Zerleu» is not simply technology of gold sewing, it is a special philosophy. According to the author, spun gold embroidery has ancient roots. The Kazakhs decorated in such way the festive clothes, headdresses, household goods of elite. Each subject has large historical and cultural information, it is only necessary to understand and keep it.
The restoration of technology of the well-known Kazakh zergers of the XVIII-XIX centuries became a result of long. Studying from the ethnographic and historical point of view of household goods and ceremonial clothes of the Kazakhs allowed A. Abdubait recreating many historical artifacts. Among them: set of khan clothes, a military uniform of Zhangir-khan, beshmet of Fatima khansha and other reconstructions of clothes and subjects of use of the Kazakh nobility having undoubtedly important scientific value besides a high level of art execution.
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November 26, 2014 – January 30, 2015
Fund exhibition «Historical choice. Creation» devoted to Day of the First President of Kazakhstan
«Historical choice. Creation» thematic fund exhibition continued work of scientific-expositional project of the Museum «Historical choice» devoted to Day of the First President of Kazakhstan. The main purpose of this exhibition is consistent detailed display of the first reforms which created basis of statehood of the independent Republic of Kazakhstan.
On December 1, 1991 the people of Kazakhstan made really historical choice, having elected N. A. Nazarbayev as the First President. N. A. Nazarbayev clearly outlined a circle of the priorities facing the young state in his inaugural speech on December 10, 1991. In fact, it was the strategic programme defined contours in which our country developed till present time. The exposition included the unique archival materials revealing a historical role of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan – the Leader of the nation in construction of the independent democratic state, refusal of the nuclear weapon, adoption of the state symbols, transition to national currency, appearance of Eurasian Union idea and other important decisions for the country.
An especial place was taken by the documents narrating about creation of Assembly of the people of Kazakhstan and operative Constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the 20th anniversary of which the whole country will celebrate in 2015. «Historical choice. Creation» exhibition allowed turning to the first steps of Kazakhstan way of development and once again to be convinced in fidelity of the historical choice made by the people of Kazakhstan on December 1, 1991.
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