The Genesis Exhibition

From December 12, 2025 to February 15, 2026, the National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan presents the solo exhibition “Genesis” by renowned Kazakhstani artist
Umirali Ismailov — Chairman of the Artists’ Union of Astana, Academician of the Academy of Arts of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and recipient of the title “Excellence in the Field of Culture of the Republic of Kazakhstan.”

The exhibition draws attention to the power of pure color and form as independent sources of meaning — the very primary elements from which emotions, imagery, and inner balance emerge. The artist turns to the origins of visual perception, reducing the composition to its fundamental categories: color, light, and space.

Just as the concept of genesis conveys the birth of the world through the separation of light and darkness, sky and earth, some of U. Ismailov’s works are built upon horizontal layers of color that create the sensation of space coming into being before the viewer’s eyes.

The exposition features 55 works created in various styles, including expressive abstraction, color-field painting, and abstract minimalism.

 

Special Offers

Every third Sunday of the month, admission is free of charge for citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan (except for international exhibitions).

During school holidays, entry to the permanent and temporary exhibitions (excluding international exhibitions) is free for children.

Ticket Categories

Category 1

Title: Museum Admission without the «Gold» Halls.
Includes access to all permanent and temporary exhibition halls, except the Gold Halls and international exhibitions.

Category 2

Title: Museum Admission with the «Gold» Halls.
Includes the permanent exhibitions, temporary displays and the Gold Halls (excluding international exhibitions).

Category 3

Museum visit + 1 international exhibition (without the Gold Halls).
Includes the permanent exhibitions, temporary displays and one international exhibition (Gold Halls excluded).

Category 4

Museum visit + 1 international exhibition (with the Gold Halls).
Includes the permanent exhibitions, temporary displays, one international exhibition and the Gold Halls.