ASTANA — The grand opening of the “Uniting Art: Kazakhstan-India” exhibition, aimed at fostering bilateral cultural ties between Kazakhstan and India, took place at the Presidential Administration Center of Kazakhstan on June 6, reported Kazinform. Photo credit: Soltan Zheksenbekov/ Kazinform The Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center organized the event at the Embassy of India in Kazakhstan in collaboration with the Nemalievichi watercolor workshop from Pavlodar. This initiative is part of the international project Dialogue Through Culture by the Presidential Center of Kazakhstan.
The exhibition features 90 watercolor works by 25 artists. Among these, 48 pieces are from members of the Nemalievichi workshop, which brings together amateur artists from various professions, including teachers, lawyers, economists, and healthcare workers. Additionally, 21 watercolor works are by Svetlana Kravchenko, the workshop leader.
The paintings depict beautiful landscapes of India and Kazakhstan, ethnic motifs, architectural scenes, portraits, and still lifes. The “Uniting Art: Kazakhstan-India” exhibition will run until June 23. Photo credit: Soltan Zheksenbekov/ Kazinform “For us diplomats, art exhibitions play a significant role in strengthening relations between countries.
They provide a platform for cultural exchange, mutual understanding, and cooperation. Joint exhibitions, where artists from different countries collaborate, also promote cultural exchange and reinforce ties .