12.04.2018 The personal photo exhibition "Planet Earth: how beautiful this world!" of a photographer and traveler Taimas Nurtayev
On 12 April, 2018 at 16.00 in the Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan will be the opening of a personal photo exhibition "Planet Earth: how beautiful this world!" of a photographer and traveler Taimas Nurtayev.
Taimas Nurtayev was born in Bishkek, but since the late 60s he lives in Almaty. By education a builder, but great love and passion for photo art developed into a second profession. The first works were made by him on the Soviet camera "Zenith", and later he began to work with professional cameras. The starting point in his creative life on the way to the art of photography was visiting the spurs of Khan Tengri Mountain (2006), where he was struck by the grandeur and beauty of his native nature. Subsequently, numerous trips not only in Kazakhstan, but also in the near and far abroad became for Taimas inexhaustible source and inspiration for the creation of amazing photographs, which is not the first time are presented in the Central State Museum.
He visited various parts of the world: Russia, the United Arab Emirates, Nepal, etc. The bright impressions of these unforgettable trips and travels are reflected in his works. Thus, the artist in his photographs captured the Sahara Desert the largest in the world, Greenland - one of the most unusual islands in the world, historical Italy, the "land of ice" Iceland, etc. And during the trip to China, the artist created photo-works of the yellow-green Li river, running through the picturesque landscapes of Jiuzhaigou National Park, the Blue Huanglung Lake, the "flying" Mountains Avatar. In 2017, as a result of a trip to the northern latitudes near the island of Spitsbergen, he shot off the amazing and peculiar nature and animal life of this island: he managed to shoot polar bears, seals, walruses, whales. And the beauty of the Lofoten Islands in Norway. Through photos he transmitted the beautiful nature of Argentina and Brazil, as well as Chile, the most southern country on the planet, where he photographed the Gaucho riders, the Torres del Pine National Park, Lake Gray and the Pine massif. In Kenya he visited the world-famous national reserve Masai Mara, where he photographed the rich fauna of Africa - elephants, tigers, leopards, giraffes, hippopotamuses, crocodiles, zebras, and on Lake Nakura photographed beautiful pink flamingos.
The section ‘Pearls of Nature of Kazakhstan’ where depicted amazing nature of Kazakhstan is of special interest. The photographer visited and photographed the unique places of his native land, embodied in the photos the extraordinary beauty of the Trans-Ili Alatau, surroundings of Almaty and Almaty region, the cascade of three Kolsai lakes, the Khan Tengri peak, the Charyn river and the Charyn canyon, the Altyn-Emel national reserve, the Bayanaul national park, the Zhasybai, Markakol, Borovoye, Zaisan, Kara-Su, Kara-Kol, Kayandi, Big Almaty Lakes, Bukhtarma Reservoir, Caspian Sea, Kiin-Kirish Mountains, Ak-Tau, Shakelmes, Singing Barkhans, Mangyshlak Peninsula, Ustyurt Plateau, Grand Canyon Shakpak Pai Sai, Ushkonyr, Akkergeshin, Aktogagay Plateau and others.
At the exhibition more than 150 photographs were presented.
The exhibition will last until 9 May, 2018.
15.03.2018 The exhibition of hand-made products and art paintings from the "SHAKHNAME" composition
On 15 March, 2018 at 15.00 the Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Cultural Representation of the Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Almaty on the eve of the spring holiday "Nauryz Meiramy" open an exhibition of hand-made products and art paintings from the "SHAKHNAME" composition, that introduce traditional culture and art of Iran.
The Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan actively cooperates with the Cultural Representation of the Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Almaty and has been implementing joint projects for several years.
Since ancient times there is a cultural connection between Kazakh and Iranian peoples, which continues to develop successfully today. One of the joint projects was the holding of the event for the spring holiday "Nauryz" - a symbol of the common cultural traditions and friendship of peoples.
The exhibition will demonstrate the wealth of arts and crafts reflected in art works, decorative and household items. Among the rare examples of traditional Iranian art are wooden products made in the hutam technique (Persian خاتمکاری, khatam-kari or (Persian خاتمبندی, khatam-bandi), which is an ancient Persian technique of wood incrustation. In Iran an ancient art of manufacturing metal objects by applying a multicolored enamel made in the technique of "minakari" (Persian میناکاری, Mina-kari or Persian میناسازی, Mina-sazi) was developed. The center of this tradition is the city of Isfahan and products with enamel are rightly considered it is one of the business cards of Iran, along with Khatam and Persian carpets. At present, Iranian masters did not lose this technique.
More than 100 unique samples of decorative and applied art of Iran will be exhibited: antiquities, works of art, miniature sculpture, ceramics and metal products decorated with engraving and painting (vases, vessels, trays, dishes, boxes, and stands).
The grand opening of the exhibition will be attended by Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mr. Khamid Reza Arshadi, representative of the Cultural Center of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyed Javad Jalali, teachers of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.
On the opening day of the exhibition, a master class on Iranian calligraphy and a concert of Iranian musical groups will be held.
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The exhibition will last until 15 April, 2018.
27.07.2017 The exhibition "Al Faisal: witness and martyr"
On 27th July, 2017, the Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan opened the exhibition "Al Faisal: Witness and Martyr", where items from the Saudi King's personal collection of the Saudi dynasty of Faisal ibn Abdul Aziz (1906-1975) are exhibited.
With the coming to power of King Faisal (1964-1975) there have been significant changes in the economic and socio-political life of society in Saudi Arabia. During the years of his reign, the country experienced a huge increase in oil production, built a new state infrastructure, carried out a number of reforms, which allowed the country to enter a new level of international cooperation. For many years Faisal ibn Abdul-Aziz al Saud represented Saudi Arabia in the UN. Under the reign of King Faisal, the kingdom became one of the leading powers in the world.
The organizers of the exhibition are the Center for Islamic Studies named after King Faisal and the Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The exhibition was opened by the Director of the Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Nursan Alimbay, who briefly told about the exhibition. In the opening ceremony of the exhibition with the words of welcome were: the responsible secretary of the Ministry of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan - Ualiev Kuatzhan Serikkazyuly, the acting Akim of Almaty - Kyrykbaev Arman Orazbayevich, the Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Chairman of the Center for Islamic Studies named after King Faisal - Turki Ibn Faisal Al Saud.
Speakers outlined the importance of dialogue in the relations between countries in the field of culture and education, holding exhibitions at the international level, which is not only an important cultural event for Kazakhstan, but also contributes to the strengthening of mutually beneficial cooperation between states. By now within the framework of official meetings of Nursultan Nazarbayev with the King of Saudi Arabia Fahd, agreements have been reached in the fields of economy, construction, medicine, transport, energy, metallurgy, health, agriculture and tourism.
A number of projects for the development of networks of underground communications and urban economy are under way. Between the two states an airline has been established. The opening of the exhibition "Al Faisal: Witness and Martyr" is of great importance in strengthening the relations between the two states. The exhibition will serve as a mutual exchange and further development of cultural ties between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
At the exhibition about 60 items including rare, unique, historical archival documents, Quran, personal items, honorable medals and badges handed to the King Faisal by the heads of various states, photos and etc. will be presented. The types of ceremonial weapons, inlaid with gold and silver are of particular attention. Interactive visual installations that give information about Saudi Arabia complement the exhibition.
More than 500 people including representatives of the public, scholars, Orientalists and the media visited the exhibition.
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The work of the exhibition will last until 27th August, 2017.
17.01.2018 Exhibition "Warriors of the Light" of participants of the artistic and educational project "We create together".
On 17 January, 2018 at 15.00 the Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan opens the exhibition "Warriors of the Light" of participants of the artistic and educational project "We create together".
The aim of the project is to reveal in a person the ability to believe in oneself, in one's abilities through teaching oil painting, its secrets and techniques, approaches to creativity.
The exhibition presents 50 works of participants in various genres of fine arts - landscapes, portraits as well as works in batik technique.
The students of the studio: Nuketaeva Zhanar, Nur Natalia, Vasilyeva Nadezhda, Amrieva Venera, Kunaeva Kanshaim, Li Sancher, Zharna Nailya, Dzhumaniyazov Arman, Mertenova Dina, Kamalova Roza, Sokolova Irina, Toitaeva Zhibek Nurakhanovna, Marakulina Elizaveta, Mukhamed-Rakhimova Jamilya , Kaidash Tatiana, Rakhimgaliyeva Venera are presented their works. They are people who do not have an academic education in painting, they write with their heart and inside they burn with magic light - talent, gift, inspiration and love, personifying themselves as "Warriors of the Light", who were united by love for art.
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The exhibition will last until 31 January, 2018.
31.05.2017 The exhibition «Ғылымның қилы соқпағымен: Тәуелсіз Қазақстанның тарихындағы ғалым – тұлғалар».
On 31 May, 2017 at 15.00 in the Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan within the framework of EXPO-2017 in Astana opened the exhibition «Ғылымның қилы соқпағымен: Тәуелсіз Қазақстанның тарихындағы ғалым – тұлғалар».
The Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan held an exhibition «Ғылымның қилы соқпағымен: Тәуелсіз Қазақстанның тарихындағы ғалым – тұлғалар», in connection with the opening of the international exhibition EXPO-2017.
The exhibition demonstrates scientific works and achievements of scientists who have made a significant contribution to the development of modern Kazakhstani science. With the gaining of independence, the formation of new approaches to the development of science began in the republic. Kazakhstani science has made a huge contribution to the world's scientific treasury, has created not just schools, but also whole perspective directions of science that have taken shape in independent large institutes, brought up and opened to the world a whole galaxy of Kazakhstani scientists.
At the exhibition personal complexes of outstanding scientists of the Soviet period from the funds of the Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan were presented: K. Satpayev - the founder of the Academy of Sciences of the Kazakh SSR, Kh.A. Argynbayev - ethnographer, archeologist, doctor of historical sciences, professor, K. Akishev - archaeologist, one of the founders of the national school, the first female paleontologist B.S. Kozhamkulova, A. Zhirenchin, A.Kh.Margulan as well as personal complexes of scientists of the Independence period – S.Z. Zimanov, M.Kh. Asylbekov, M.Kh.Shalekenov, M. Koigeldiev M. Zh.K. Kasymbayev, E. Ergozhin and etc.
The purpose of the exhibition is to show the contribution of scientists in the formation and development of Kazakhstani science.
The exhibition will last until 31st July, 2017.
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