Young Kazakh artists in Almaty explore nomadic heritage through modern design
Artists in Almaty are using contemporary design to reconnect with their nomadic roots and examine their identities.
Personal connections drive the return
One designer returned to Kazakhstan after decades living in the United States. He moved away at age three but kept visiting until his teenage years. Now he hopes to regain a link to his origins and landscapes.
Urban settings meet steppe traditions
Remnants of the Soviet past stand near new restaurants on leafy boulevards in the city. The Great Steppe remains close despite the urban spread of Almaty. Its imprint stays indelible on the local psyche.
Artists examine identity through motifs
Young artisans build their practice where neo-nomad restaurants sit alongside old structures. They increasingly examine their own identities through traditional landscapes and motifs. This crop of artists works in the country's cultural heart.
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