20.11.2024 The exhibition «Time resonance» People's figure of Kazakhstan - Bolat Mukhamediyev

On November 20, 2024 at 16:00 the opening of a personal exhibition will take place at the Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan «Time resonance» People's figure of Kazakhstan, academician of the Academy of Arts of Kazakhstan and the World Academy of Art «MONDIAL ART ACADEMIA» - Bolat Mukhamediyev.

Bolat Mukhamediyev is one of the outstanding artists of Kazakhstan, whose creative activity spans more than five decades and represents a unique combination of book graphics, painting, abstraction, architecture, sculpture, design and photography. Born on March 12, 1957 in the Karaganda region of Kazakhstan, he went from studying at the Alma-Ata Art School and the Lviv Academy of Book Art to the Moscow Polygraphic Institute and the Dresden University of Industrial Graphics.

He is the winner of numerous international awards, including a gold medal at the World Abstract Artists Competition in Paris in 2023, and is an honorary artist of 12 countries. His name is included in the World Encyclopedia "Artists of Children's Books 1945-1991", and his achievements were published on the pages of the American publication "Forbes".

From 1982 to 1991 B. Mukhamediyev has won six international awards in the field of book and magazine art in Germany, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Poland, Turkey and Japan. From 1992 to 2023, he created 11 thematic steles and more than 50 small architectural forms, and also developed five architectural projects. During his work at the magazine "Bilim zhane enbek", the artist illustrated 24 covers, and at the publishing house "Kazakhstan" he designed more than 300 publications of various genres, including fiction, children's, popular science and agricultural literature. His books were awarded first and second degree diplomas at the Moscow and Dresden exhibitions. Since the beginning of 1995, Bolat Mukhamediyev has been actively using digital technologies to create graphic works and design, which allowed him to work on advertising products, architectural projects, exhibition displays and animation videos..

For the first time in Kazakhstan, he will present works created on a graphic tablet in the program "Painter", which allows him to create complex compositions with high detail. Each digital painting takes from 5 to 10 days to create, and every stroke here is as detailed as in traditional painting.

The artist has also completed many sculpture projects, including significant monuments and steles such as “From the Steppes to Space” in honor of the 70th anniversary of cosmonaut Tokhtar Aubakirov in Karaganda, “The Family Tree” for the 350th anniversary of Kazybek-Bi in the village of Egindibulak, a stele for the residential complex “Green Quarter” in Astana, the stele “Golden Ear” in the village of Novonikolsk-Zenchenko (Petropavlovsk region), the stele-pointer “Nauryzbai audany” in Almaty, the monument “100th Anniversary of the Formation of the Republic of Turkey” in Mersin, as well as the arch “Ratonda” in the village of Ulytau and many other memorable objects throughout Kazakhstan and abroad. In addition, Bolat Mukhamediyev has made a significant contribution to the field of inclusion, becoming the first in Kazakhstan to develop lifting devices for transporting people with disabilities, which received an international EAC certificate and found wide application. This project demonstrates not only his skill, but also his desire to improve the quality of people's lives through technological innovation.

The digital painting presented at the exhibition is a reflection of the artist's desire to introduce modern technologies into art and can become an important reference point for the younger generation of artists in Kazakhstan. The exhibition is designed to inspire viewers to discover new opportunities for creativity, to emphasize the uniqueness of digital technologies in the art of the 21st century.

and give everyone the opportunity to find «Time resonance» in the works of the master.

The Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan invites everyone to this unforgettable event to personally enjoy the unique works of art of Bolat Mukhamediyev and be inspired by his creative vision.

The exhibition presents about 50 works of digital painting and graphics by the author.

24.10.2024 The exhibition "Types of awards (according to the faleristic materials of the Central Museum)"

The Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan on October 24, 2024 at 15:00., on the eve of the national holiday – Republic Day, the opening ceremony of the exhibition "Types of awards (according to the faleristic materials of the Central Museum)" will take place.

Phaleristics is a department of historical sciences that studies orders and medals, various badges (honorary, jubilee, organizational, corporate, souvenir and commemorative of graduation).

Award badges and their other types are an official symbol that evaluates the personal courage and heroism of a person, as well as special achievements and merits of citizens in the scientific field, political, economic, socio-public, historical and cultural life of the state.

The main part of the exhibition includes relics from the periods of Tsar Russia (XIX century), the Soviet Union (XX century) and the independent Republic of Kazakhstan (XX-XXI centuries). In particular, in order to demonstrate achievements and merits in state, public and military service, the originals of the collection of orders and medals, various documents and photographs from the fund of the Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan are exhibited.

From a chronological point of view, from the Phaleristic collection of the museum presented at the exhibition, it is worth noting the ancient foreign award. This is a commemorative medal issued in 1655 in honor of the opening of the new city hall in Amsterdam.

The exhibition also presents award badges for military personnel and related documents issued by decree of the tsars of Russia who ruled in different periods, as well as historical badges of various degrees related to participation in wars that took place in other countries. This series includes the badge "For Diligence", issued in 1801 by decree of Tsar Alexander I to reward citizens who rendered various services to the state.

The exhibition will feature the original of the Decree of 1820 of Tsar Alexander I on awarding the title of an official of the 12th rank to Baiten, the foreman of the Middle Zhuz, copies of the certificates of 1836 on awarding sultans Sanali Myrzagaliev with a gold medal and Bekbatyr Kalkamanov with a silver medal, the Decree of Tsar Nicholaus II on awarding the St. George Cross of the Semirechensk Cossack army. It is also possible to note the historical materials presented in the exhibition about the participants of the anniversary in honor of the 300th anniversary of the Romanov dynasty and the persons who received awards.

They provide a lot of information about the political and social status of representatives of the Kazakh elite in the power system of the Russian Empire, official signs used at the end of the XIX century. The vast majority of them in the museum collection are official badges of regional judges, village elders, village judges, issued by the Russian Empire in accordance with the "Regulations on the Administration of the Turkestan Territory dated June 12, 1886 and the "Regulations on the Administration of Akmola, Semipalatinsk, Semirechensk, Ural and Turgai regions" dated March 25, 1891.

Most of the Phaleristic materials in the museum fund are state awards of the Soviet Union. The exhibits, divided into orders, medals and badges, are evidence of the special merits of the citizens of the USSR to the state and society in various years, in labor, in the defense of the socialist Motherland, in the development of friendship and cooperation between peoples.

A special place at the exhibition is given to exhibits that are state awards of the independent Republic of Kazakhstan. Awards, badges of the highest degree of distinction – "National Hero", orders "Otan", "Dank", "Parasat", "Kurmet", medals "For Honor", "For labor services", "Shapagat" and other various awards reveal the educational significance and content of the exhibition.

The exhibition, presented for the attention of visitors, will be located on a special site in the 3rd hall.

01.11.2024 The exhibition “Kazakhstan, China, Russia. The palette of power”

November 1, 2024, at 4 p.m. The Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Almaty opens an international photo exhibition “Kazakhstan, China, Russia. The palette of power” This unique event is aimed at strengthening cultural and strategic ties between the three countries – Kazakhstan, China and Russia, which are linked by good-neighborly partnerships and cooperation in all spheres.

The exhibition is organized with the support of the Chinese Association of Scientific and Educational Films and Television Programs and the magazine "Photo and Video Shooting".

The main purpose of the event is to strengthen the exchange and mutual cooperation between cultural professional communities in the field of photography, as well as to familiarize visitors with the culture, traditions and modern development of the three countries.

THE MAIN GOALS OF UNION :

To promote the development of domestic photographic art and the formation of a positive image of Kazakhstan in the country and abroad by popularizing the achievements of the Republic in the field of photography, interaction with international and domestic non-governmental organizations, educational activities, organizing meetings and conferences on the topics of photo culture, holding screenings of educational films and videos, preservation of photographic heritage.

At the photo exhibition “Kazakhstan, China, Russia. The palette of power” 600 photographs will be presented, reflecting not only the beauty of nature and the cultural heritage of Kazakhstan, Russia and China, but also demonstrating the national values and achievements of the development of our peoples.

The photographers participating in the exhibition are talented artists, each of whom brings a unique perspective and style to their work. Among the participants of the exhibition are both experienced professionals and novice photographers, whose works embody fresh ideas and a creative approach to photography. Their photographs not only capture the beauty of the world around them, but also serve as a source of inspiration for viewers, strengthening cultural ties and promoting dialogue between peoples.

We are confident that this exhibition will be an important step in strengthening cultural ties and creating new opportunities for cooperation between our countries.

 About organizators:

• The Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan is the leading cultural and educational center of Kazakhstan, which actively contributes to the development and popularization of historical heritage, cultural and educational initiatives.
• The Chinese Association of Scientific and Educational Films and Television Programs promotes scientific and educational content, promotes cultural exchange and cooperation.
•  The magazine "Photography and Videography" is a leading Chinese publication dedicated to modern achievements in the field of photography and videography, as well as cultural exchange and professional development.
• The League of Professional Photographers of Russia is an all-Russian non-profit organization founded in 2014 by our President, Ksenia Lebed, which is a platform for uniting photographers. "We help to obtain diplomas and qualifications of the European standard, organize exhibitions, lectures, participate in trade shows. The main task of the League is to promote high-quality photography to the masses."

Public Association "Union of Photographers and Digital Photo Artists" President Daria Dunich: "The association represents the interests of professional photographers and amateur photographers who have similar views on art and on the development of photo culture in general."

24.10.2024 The exhibition “Duties of the National Assembly: Newly restored values”

The Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan will organize the exhibition “Duties of the National Assembly: Newly restored values” dedicated to the Republic Day on October 24, 2024 at 14:00. As part of the Message of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kasym-Jomart Tokayev at the third meeting of the National Kurultai, the importance of studying and preserving the centuries-old history, national cultural values and strengthening the unity of our people was emphasized. The Central Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan has done a lot of work within the framework of an archaeological expedition to study archival historical materials and photographic documents reflecting the history of our country.   These are documents on the history and culture of Kazakhstan, which were collected and studied by the scientific staff of the Central Museum in the archives of the Omsk, Orenburg, Astrakhan (Russia). A press conference for journalists will be held within the framework of the exhibition, which will highlight the issues of returning historical artifacts and archival documents from foreign archives and museums of great historical value to the country.

The scientific trip began in Orenburg, where researchers collected 57 photocopies of national clothes and jewelry describing the history of Kazakh ethnography, characteristic of the XIX – XX centuries, found in Orenburg, as well as 620 pages of documents containing valuable information on the history of the Archival Accounting Commission. Considering that the foundation of the Central Museum was laid for the first time in the city of Orenburg, the documents related to the construction of the museum will not leave many indifferent, for example, Correspondence about allowing various persons to carry out archaeological excavations and about collecting antiques for the museum.

The next archaeological trip on the topic "History and culture of the Kazakhs of the XVIII-XIX centuries" was carried out in Omsk, according to the results of which 45 cases were collected from the State Historical Archive Fund of the Omsk region, as well as electronic copies of 11 photographs (previously unpublished) from the fund of the Omsk Museum of Local Lore.

As a result of the search, selection and study of the funds of the State Archive of the Astrakhan Region and the Astrakhan State Joint Historical and Architectural Museum, employees of the Central Museum brought an electronic version of 923-page material from the State Archive of the Astrakhan Region, which was transferred from the stock accounting department of the Astrakhan State Joint Historical and Architectural Museum to the Kazakh people in the XIX –XX centuries from ethnographic materials (309 exhibits with scientific attribution).

One of the valuable documents found as a result of the search and collection of archival materials is the case of awarding the rank of khan to Sultan Zhangir, son of Bokey Khan, issued by decree of Emperor Alexander I of the Russian Empire on November 20, 1823.

The Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan invites visitors and scientists of our republic to familiarize themselves with little-known archival materials from the collections of Russian archives and museums.