Kazakhstan’s Monsieur Tussauds: Aidos Esmagambetov
Makeup artist Aidos Esmagambetov is creating hyper-realist silicon sculptures of famous Kazakh people. Info Shymkent phoned with him.
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Alua Tebenova: Light is the source of inspiration
We had a talk with Artist Alua Tebenova – an author of the masterpieces of Kazakh Fine Art that impress the Romanian and Kazakh audience.
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Combination of cartoon, portrait & fashion: Art by Zhuldyz Zholbarys
Info Shymkent talked with 23 year old Kazakh artist & digital illustrator Zhuldyz Zholbarys about her art which connects Traditional Fashion with modern art.
The Secret underground of Nur-Sultan: Art of Artist Almaz Duisebayev
Kazakh Artist and Videographer Almaz Duisebayev made some creative collages of the underground below famous buildings of Kazakhstan’s capital. We had the opportunity to talk with him about his art … Read More
Amazing wildlife around Shymkent
The nature around Shymkent is rich of wildlife and you can find close to the city three National parks with very seldom and endemic animals. We will present you the … Read More
The ancient city Otrar: Victim of Genghis Khan
Ancient city Otrar was one of the biggest & famous city on Silk Way. The battle between Otrar and the Mongol King Genghis Khan became legend. Recently we visited this … Read More
Interview with Kazakh painter Aisulu Almasbayeva
1st interview in 2021: Painter Aisulu Almasbayeva – a talented artist who is making beautiful illustrations for children books. Info Shymkent made a nice interview with her.
Best of 2020 – Our Short trips
The year 2020 was a hard year for travelling – but it’s not stopped us to do or to write about our short trips around Shymkent in South Kazakhstan and … Read More
Touring Shymkent: Old citadel of Shymkent
Shymkent’s old citadel – one of the oldest buildings in Shymkent is coming alive again. We had a look on this incredible landmark in autumn.
Abai Qunanbaiuly – a Pierian spring
Abai Qunanbaiuly is a Kazakh poet and philosopher who reborn the Kazakh literature. Why we called him “source of inspiration”? Info Shymkent will tell you: Abai Qunanbaiuly – a great … Read More