Artist-talks
A series of discussions with artists
14 October
At the official presentation of the “Zhylyzhay” installation by Kokonja, the artist will talk about her work and the journey she made to create it.
3 p.m.
Botanical Garden
Temiryazev St., 36D and Al-Farabi Ave., 71a
20 October
Sound researcher Hongshuo Fan will share details of his artistic practice.
6 p.m.
Central Exhibition Hall
Zheltoksan St., 137
3 November
The participants of the Prepared Surroundings showcase will hold a micro-conference dedicated to the history of the festival, with a documentary screening and discussions.
6 p.m.
Central Exhibition Hall
Zheltoksan St., 137
Kokonja
Kokonja (Daria Nurtaza) is a visual and sound artist and DJ from Akmola region, Zhalgyzkaragai, now lives in Almaty. A student of the artist Bakhyt Bubikanova, the successor of the school of the pioneer of Kazakh contemporary art Moldakul Narymbetov. In her work, she refers to her memory, recorded in a sensual and tactile way in her childhood in the village. Daria reflects in sound practice her impression of being in the steppe, memories from childhood where the wind and its various manifestations become the main actor. She represented the Almaty electronic scene at the Boiler Room in 2021, as part of the Davra collective participated in documenta fifteen in Kassel, in residencies in Almaty and Zurich, in group exhibitions at the Museum of Art named after A. Kasteev, House 36, Esentai Gallery (Almaty), YEMAA art space (Atyrau), Novotel (Bishkek) and Topos Projects Gallery (London).

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