The China Center for International People-to-People Exchange, in collaboration with Open Class Magazine, is proud to announce the upcoming 2025 “China Express for International People-to-People Exchange” Global Youth’s Fine Art Exhibition. This ambitious initiative aims to foster cultural understanding and strengthen ties among civilizations, particularly along the Belt and Road routes and globally, in support […]
Jennet Yusupova: The Artistic Soul Behind Turkmen Souvenirs
Jennet Yusupova, an exceptional artist and master of folk and applied arts, was born in 1980 in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. Her journey into the world of creativity began in childhood, where her artistic talent blossomed—manifesting both in intricate compositional pieces and in simpler, yet profoundly expressive, depictions of national traditions and modern life. In 2010, Yusupova […]
Ashgabat’s TA-Tal Studio: Where Children’s Dreams Take Flight
The children’s inclusive studio TA-Tal at the Pushkin Russian Drama Theater presented its next play “The Princess without a Pea”, based on the play of the same name by E.A Tyschuk, reported the newspaper “Neutral Turkmenistan”. The play, which involves children with disabilities, carries a powerful social message: every child, regardless of their abilities, deserves […]
Design Plus is a launch pad for creative entrepreneurs of Turkmenistan
Elvira Kadyrova and Ravilya Kadyrova The NGO Design Plus is a unique organization in Turkmenistan. It is an association of highly talented arts and crafts people. Ms. Tajigul Gurbanova is at the core of Design Plus. She is a famous and accomplished artist, art historian and critic, and organizer of exhibitions. She is a member […]
Young Naturalist Exhibition and Competition Showcases Creativity from Recyclables
The French Institute in Ashgabat hosted a successful exhibition and competition featuring recycled products on 14 June 2024. The event, organized by the public organization Ýaş tebigatçy (“Young Naturalist”) and the creative association Design Plus, aimed to raise awareness about waste management, inspire creative reuse of discards, and demonstrate the potential of recyclables. Over fifty […]
Photo Report – Exhibition of heart-warming children’s drawings on Day of Diplomats of Turkmenistan
nCa Photo Report The exhibition of the children’s drawings was an important part of the celebrations marking the Day of Diplomats of Turkmenistan on 18 February 2024. On the side lobby of the institute of international relations in Ashgabat, there were on display some drawings by the children of the diplomats and officials of the […]
The National Art Center of Tokyo exhibits paintings dedicated to the motto “Fount of Wisdom Magtymguly Fragi”
A stand of Turkmenistan was placed at the “Pictures of Young Generations” event organized by the Japan-Eurasia Society, which was held at the National Art Center in Tokyo from January 25 to February 5, 2024. In the framework of this event, an exhibition of drawings of the country’s school students was organized, dedicated to the […]
Celebrating Shared Heritage: Turkmen-Iranian Art Exhibition in Mary
A vibrant tapestry of culture unfolded in Mary, Turkmenistan, on 14 December, as the joint exhibition of decorative, applied and mosaic art from Turkmenistan and the Islamic Republic of Iran officially opened. This event, echoing the long-standing good-neighborliness between the two nations, marked another step towards strengthening their multifaceted ties, TDH reports. The grand opening […]
So, is Art a Skill or Talent? …
Nabat Gurbannyyazova Usually, when we think about arts, we recall the timeline, the story of one-style-followed-by-the next: Romanticism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Cubism, and so on. For centuries, art has been considered the “privilege” of the gifted professionals, those who were deep into this delicate process of “self-expression”. Today, with expansion of opportunities, the border between professional […]
Final concert of the Ashgabat music school No. 4 sums up success of the academic year
Elvira Kadyrova On 20 May, the Small hall of the Turkmen national Conservatory named after Maya Kulieva traditionally hosted the final concert of students and creative groups of the of the Ashgabat Children’s art school No. 4. The concert was timed to the Day of Ashgabat and became a kind of activities report for the […]