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New Heroes and Body Forms: The 'Müsinder' Exhibition at Almaty Museum of Arts

New Heroes and Body Forms: The 'Müsinder' Exhibition at Almaty Museum of ArtsCan 70 years of a nation's history be distilled into a single artistic form? Almaty Museum of Arts proves that it can. On 8 September, the museum opened its new exhibition "Müsinder", bringing together examples of Kazakh sculpture from the 1950s to the present day. In autumn 2026, the museum will mark its first anniversary, and with the support of Atasu Group, it is launching a truly intriguing project.Alyona Timofeyeva#Art#Ideas & Analysis

Kazakhstani Directors vs. the Classics

Kazakhstani Directors vs. the ClassicsFor some theatre lovers, the very idea of contemporary theatre sounds almost like an oxymoron. They regard theatre as a temple of art, complete with heavy drapes, champagne and sandwiches during the interval, and, above all, a suitably academic interpretation of the classics.And any attempt to breathe new life into the classics strikes them as little short of sacrilege.Alyona Timofeyeva#Cinema and Performing Arts#Ideas & Analysis

How Inclusive Theatre Survives in Almaty

How Inclusive Theatre Survives in AlmatyTheatre as an institution relies on transformation. Yet there is a form of theatre where accepting yourself matters more than playing someone else: it is an inclusive theatre. As a rule, it brings together both “ordinary” and “special” performers. Today, Almaty is home to two such projects: the theatre laboratory Deystvie Bukvalno and the social theatre Adamdart. Both are unique projects that deserve a closer look.Alyona Timofeyeva#Cinema and Performing Arts#Ideas & Analysis

2nd Interpoezia International Festival: Almaty–Tashkent

2nd Interpoezia International Festival: Almaty–TashkentThe 2nd International Festival of the literary journal "Interpoezia" is currently underway, bringing together more than 20 authors from six countries. Alongside closed academic discussions at universities, the programme includes a series of open evenings with free admission, where participants read their works.HD magazine editorial office#News#News & Context

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