29.08.2024 The exhibition "Memory of Hiroshima and Nagasaki"
On August 29, 2024 at 14:00 the exhibition "Memory of Hiroshima and Nagasaki" opens, dedicated to the 79th anniversary of one of the most terrible events in the history of mankind - the atomic bombing of the Japanese cities - Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
The exhibition "Memory of Hiroshima and Nagasaki" is organized by the Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Complex with the support of the Embassy of Japan in the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Kazakhstan-Japan Center for Human Resources Development.
As is known, the Republic of Kazakhstan (Semipalatinsk test site), as well as Japan (Hiroshima, Nagasaki) suffered from nuclear weapons. More than 450 nuclear tests were conducted at the Semipalatinsk test site. Hiroshima and Semey became symbols not only of tragedy, but also of the fight against the nuclear threat. We are connected by the common pain of the nuclear past, the common fate of our peoples. People should know and remember the terrible lessons of history. Kazakhstan and Japan, together with other members of the world community, are carrying out activities aimed at ridding humanity of nuclear weapons and strengthening the regime of their non-proliferation. Only a complete refusal to use nuclear weapons can guarantee that the tragedy of Hiroshima and Nagasaki will never happen again anywhere. On August 29, 1991, by the Decree of the President, the Semipalatinsk test site was closed forever. On this day, conferences, seminars, exhibitions and other events are held to mark the closure of the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site and the creation of the public anti-nuclear movement "Nevada-Semipalatinsk". The main goal of the exhibition is to tell and show people what serious harm nuclear weapons can cause and to call on everyone to maintain peace on Earth.
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The exhibition will feature photo stands with evidence of the tragedy and its consequences (in Hiroshima and Nagasaki); video evidence (newsreels, documentaries) about the atomic tragedy and the destruction caused by the bombings; diaries of people who survived the tragedy; paper cranes, popular in the cities of Nagasaki and Hiroshima as a symbol of peace, as well as a speech by an eyewitness of the nuclear bombing ("hibakusha") live from Japan.
The bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki remains one of the most terrible events in the history of mankind. The world first encountered such concepts as the atomic bomb, nuclear weapons, radiation sickness after a monstrous experiment - the atomic bombings of two cities in Japan. Many years have passed since then, but the pain of Hiroshima does not subside in the hearts of people all over the world. "Hundreds of thousands of them appeal to the international community with the call "This must not happen again!" Since 1955, August 6 has been declared the World Day for the Abolition of Nuclear Weapons. Every year from August 6 to 9, Japan hosts the World Conference against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs, in which the Nevada-Semipalatinsk International Airport has participated on several occasions. These days, the Hiroshima bell rings, which is heard throughout the world. People flock from all corners of the country to pay tribute to the memory of the victims.
This exhibition has been held by the Nagasaki National Peace Memorial Complex since 2005, in different countries. In Kazakhstan, the exhibition is being held for the second time. The first was held in Astana, Semey, Almaty in 2014.
Visitors to the exhibition will be able to honor the memory of those killed in the atomic bombing with a minute of silence, make paper cranes as a sign of sadness and grief, and write their wishes-messages of peace, which will be delivered to Nagasaki for storage in the Peace Memorial Complex.
The exhibition will run until September 12, 2024 (from September 16-28, the exhibition will be held at Narxoz University).
01.08.2024 The international exhibition “Chinese Porcelain: Art through the Ages”
The Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Almaty Chamber of Commerce and Investment in partnership with the Organizing Committee of the China Ceramic Journey (Jingdezhen, China) organized the International Exhibition "Chinese Porcelain: Art Through the Ages". The exhibition was officially opened by the Director of the Central Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan Rashida Yerimkyzy, who emphasized the importance of the initiative of our President K. Zh. Tokayev and the Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aida Galymovna, aimed at strengthening the cultural exchange between Kazakhstan and China within the new wave "New Chapter of Good-Neighborly Relations".
The welcoming speeches were given by: President of the Organizing Committee of the China Ceramic Journey, Mr. Yi Zhi Ning, Deputy General Manager of Jinyunfeng Ceramics Co., Ms. Song Rongin, Deputy General Manager of Jingchang Yao Ceramics Limited, Ms. Tan Mei, Deputy General Director of the Almaty Chamber of Commerce and Investment – Shara Akylbayeva.
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In this regard, the exhibition became an important cultural event for the city of Almaty and our republic, emphasizing friendly ties, cultural exchange and cooperation between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of China.
The exhibition features classical porcelain items from all eras of Chinese history – about 108 items, demonstrating the glorious history and outstanding achievements of Chinese porcelain art. The items include porcelain vases, bowls, enamel and glazed vessels, bronze incense burners and candlesticks from the 10th -14th cc.
The exhibition comprehensively reveals the art of Chinese porcelain in the ancient city of Jingdezhen, known as the "porcelain capital of the world", which is famous for its rich history and cultural heritage.
The exhibition will run until August 14, 2024.
20.06.2024 The exhibition “KUI DASTURININ SHEZHIRESI”
The Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan hosted the opening of the exhibition “KUY DASTURINІN SHEZHIRESI” (Chronicle of the kyui tradition), based on exhibits from the personal complex of the legendary kyushi, People’s Artist of Kazakhstan - Kali Zhantleuov.
The director of the Central Museum, Rashida Yerimkyzy, made a congratulatory speech at the ceremony, who noted the invaluable contribution of Kali Zhantleuov in the development of the spiritual values of our people. “Together with Akhmet Zhubanov, he stood at the origins of the Kurmangazy Orchestra, trained talented musicians, and passed on the sacred heritage he collected to his students. It’s gratifying that today Kali Zhantleuov’s students are present among us,” she noted.
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The honorary guests of the evening were veteran of Kurmangazy Kazakh State Academic Orchestra of Folk Instruments Otepbergen Khamzin, kyuishi, Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan Shamil Abiltay, director of Kurmangazy Kazakh State Academic Orchestra of Folk Instruments Medet Kuanyshev and cultural figure of the Republic of Kazakhstan Murat Abugazy shared their memories of Kali Zhantleuov.
About 30 valuable exhibits were presented at the exhibition dedicated to the life and work of Kali Zhantleuov, including: a portrait from the family archive, certificates of awarding the title of “Honored Artist of Kazakhstan”, a headdress and cap, original photos, a vignette of graduates and teachers for the 25th anniversary of the Department of Folk Instruments of Kurmangazy Kazakh State Institute of Arts, etc.
Guests and residents of the city can visit this exhibition until July 20.
22.06.2024 The exhibition and protection of diplomatic works of graduates of Abilkhan Kasteev School of Art and Design.
The Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan jointly with the Abilkhan Kasteev School of Art and Design on June 22, 2024 from 9 a.m. Until 4 p.m. Organizes an exhibition and protection of diplomatic works of graduates of the school.
The following events are planned as part of the defense:
From June 22 to July 6, from 9:00 to 18:00, an exhibition of graduate theses, as well as other students of the SAD of the A.Kasteev
On June 22, from 10:00 to 16:00 – master classes for children from teachers
The history of the creation of the Abylkhan Kasteev School of Fine Arts and Design goes back to 1981, when the School became the first specialized educational institution of primary art education in Almaty - the Almaty Children's Art School. Currently, the school has two departments: "Fine Arts", "Technology and Design".
For more than 40 years of its existence, the School of Arts has actively participated in more than 100 competitive projects, the most significant of which are: "Kazakhstan – zhana alemde", Mitsubishi Asian Children's Enikki Festa (Asian Pacific Federation of UNESCO Clubs and Associations), "Nevsky Palette" (St. Petersburg), "Our common The house - Kazakhstan", the international festival "The Planet of Art", The Tulip Man" (Embassy of the Netherlands in the Republic of Kazakhstan), "Lidice" (Czech Republic), "Nevsky Palette" (St. Petersburg Factory of Art paints), "Ecology of the Soul" (Department of Culture of the Kaliningrad City District Administration), etc.
A special pride of the school is its participation since 2003 in the UNESCO annual project – the World Album series "Children Draw the World", which, by promoting peace, cooperation between countries, and the promotion of moral values, reflects all types of children's creativity, such as sculpture, decorative and applied arts, and Kazakh folk crafts. As part of this project, a series of books "Children draw the world. Central Asia" and "Children draw the world. Turksoy", a colorful album of works by the winners of the Republican contest "Children draw the world. Kazakhstan", in Moscow at the International competition of the CIS member states "The Art of the book" album "Children draw the world. Kazakhstan" won the nomination "Book for children and youth" and the A.Kasteev School of Arts was awarded a diploma of the first degree.
The A. Kasteev School of Art and Design is the first UNESCO club that annually graduates young talented artists and future cultural figures. The students of the school are active participants in competitions, among which there are winners at the international level. Each of the works presented at the defense is unique in its own way, rich in its own color and its own style of writing. Students' projects are developed in different directions: painting, graphics, sculpture, installation, graphic and architectural design, art objects, etc.
Graduates of the school become students of art colleges and higher educational institutions not only in Almaty, but also study in England, Israel, the USA, Japan, Russia, the Czech Republic, Canada and other countries.
Students and teachers of the Art School prepared master classes within the framework of the exhibition, clearly demonstrating the intense creative life that reigns within the walls of the educational institution.
In 2023-2024, 79 graduates are graduating from the A. Kasteev SHID, of which 34 students from the Design department and 45 students from the ISO department. The exhibition features more than 100 works by students of the school.
14.06.2024 The exhibition “Islamic Spirituality”
The exhibition “Islamic Spirituality” dedicated to the holiday of Kurban Ait opened at the Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The director of the Central Museum, Rashida Yerimkyzy, made a congratulatory speech to the guests, noting the role of Islam in the development and improvement of the spiritual life, culture and development of civilization of all mankind, and its influence in the religious, political, cultural, linguistic and social life of the Kazakh people.
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The importance of Islamic culture in the education of young people who have succumbed to the influence of various destructive trends was also noted.
Among the invited guests were Abdurakhim Altai, the son of the famous theologian Khalifa Altai, who first translated the Koran into the Kazakh language, historian-orientalist, PhD Omir Orazuly, head of the Center for Religious Studies of the Institute of Philosophy, Political Science and Religious Studies Almasbek Duissenbekuly Shagyrbay, religious scholar, senior lecturer at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University Zhuzey Amankululy, who drew attention to the value of the unique exhibits of the museum.
By content, the exhibits presented at the exhibition can be grouped into the following sections: Korans, tafsirs (its interpretations), books of Muhammadiyah and Mukhtasar, various lithographic publications of religious content.
We especially note the handwritten relic of unique value presented to the audience for the first time - the genealogy of the prophets, made in the form of a scroll (length - 4 m. 45 cm, width - 25 cm). The manuscript contains the genealogy of 25 dynasties of prophets, starting with Adam and including Muhammad, the four righteous caliphs and the medieval Sufi teacher Jalaluddin Rumi.
Also, at this exhibition you can get acquainted with the original version of the Koran, written in the form of a scroll (length - 9 m. 50 cm., width - 2.5 cm.). The text of 114 suras is written separately in very small letters. At the beginning of the manuscript, four beautiful names of Allah are given.
If we look at it from a chronological point of view, we should especially note the manuscript of the Holy Koran, rewritten in 1643. In addition, the exhibition displays, as a valuable heritage of Islam, Koran, and books of various religious contents, printed in the printing houses of the ancient cities of the East - Istanbul, Bombay, and Egypt, as well as in such large centers as St. Petersburg, Kazan, Orenburg, Tashkent and Samarkand.
Tafsirs (commentaries) to the Holy Koran, a collection of prayers, a brief historical review publication covering the period from Adam to the 19th century, the book of Muhammadiyah, obtained from the library of the famous Mashkhur Zhussup Kopeyev, “Genealogy of the Khoja Family”, written by Mukhamedzhan Seralin, attract the attention of visitors and reveal expositional value of the exhibition.
The exhibition will run until July 2024.