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Female artists play a significant role in Kazakhstan’s contemporary art scene, revealing new meanings of cultural heritage through their creative work. Their artworks reflect the desire to preserve and reinterpret traditional values amidst global transformations.
The materials of the study include the artistic works of Kazakhstani female artists from the Tan Sholpan Foundation, presented at the International Exhibition “To Live, Believe, Love.” A comparative analysis is also applied to identify both common and unique features in their artistic approaches.
The review of artworks presented at the exhibition, organized by the Tan Sholpan Foundation, revealed that contemporary Kazakhstani female artists actively engage with national symbolism, creating new visual images and meanings. Their works explore themes of identity, the role of women in society, and dialogue with the past. The creative reinterpretation of heritage occurs through the synthesis of traditional motifs and modern techniques, contributing to the creation of unique artistic expressions.
The aim of this study is to analyze the artistic work of Kazakhstani female artists – members of the Tan Sholpan Foundation – in the preservation and interpretation of national cultural traditions in the context of increasing globalization.
The study confirms that the creative work of these women plays a vital role in the process of actualizing and preserving Kazakhstan’s cultural heritage. The artworks of Tan Sholpan Foundation members not only reinterpret national traditions but also contribute significantly to shaping the modern language of Kazakhstan’s visual arts. Future study perspectives are related to expanding the analysis of other artistic movements and initiatives among Kazakhstani female artists.
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Kazakhstan’s contemporary art
female artists
creative work
cultural heritage
Tan Sholpan Foundation
exhibition
symbolism
national traditions
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