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Biography
Kazakh Artist Anara Abzhanova
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Background
01. Education
02. Professional Awards
03. Solo Exhibitions
Full Biography
Renowned landscape artist Anara Abzhanova is the singer of Kazakh winters, captivating viewers with her love for nature: “How beautiful the world around us! I am inspired by my hometown at the foot of the mountains, I delight in sunsets and flowers. I want to capture these moments of beauty and share the joy of my soul with people!”
2012-2014
Master’s Degree in Art Studies, thesis: “Landscape Painting of Independent Kazakhstan”
2007-2012
Bachelor’s Degree in Painting, with honors, T. Zhurgenov Kazakh National Academy of Arts
2004-2007
Art College, with honors, T. Zhurgenov Kazakh National Academy of Arts, Almaty, Kazakhstan
1998-2004
First Degree Certificate, Art Studio for Children with Hearing Impairments
Education
Professional Awards & Achievements 2018
  • Award
    Laureate of the international Pablo Picasso Award, December 19, Antique Theater Apollo, Lecce, Italy
  • Президентская стипендия
    - Обладатель государственной стипендии Первого Президента РК в области культуры, 5 ноября, Акорда, г. Астана, Казахстан
  • Человек года
    - Лауреат международный премии «Алтын Адам» в номинации «художник», оргокомитет «Выбор года Евразии», 20 ноября, театр опера и балета имени Абая, г. Алматы, Казахстан
  • Премия
    - Лауреат II международной премии «Леонардо да Винчи - универсальный художник», организованной международными арт кураторами Руссо, 20 января, Borghese palace, г. Флоренция, Италия.
  • Признание
    Почетная грамота, присужденная Всемирной Академией искусств Анаре Абжановой, послом Казахстана 2018 года за ее преданность академии
  • Женское призвание
    Лауреат женской премии, посвященной Софонисба Ангисола, которая была официальным портретистом королевской семьи Ренессанса, Фонд PONS, г. апреля, Мадрид, Испания
Professional Awards & Achievements 2017
  • Achievement
    Winner of the national project “100 New Faces of Kazakhstan,” December 1, St. Regis Hotel, Astana, Kazakhstan
  • Признание из Германии
    -Признание жюри "Palm Art Award 2017 " за высокое качество и оригинальность творчества (Германия) 28 декабря
  • Победа за конкурсную картину "Горный пейзаж с маками"
    -Обладатель серебряной медали престижного конкурса выборов «международных галерей и арт профессионалов 2017» в категории «Фигуративный модерн в живописи», Mondial Art Academia, Франция
  • Обладатель серебряной медали престижного конкурса выборов «международных галерей и арт профессионалов 2017»
Professional Awards & Achievements 2015
  • Presidential Scholarship
    Presidential Scholarship (2014, 2016) – Recipient of the State Scholarship of the First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of culture.
  • Достижение
    - Лауреат международной премии Сандро Боттичелли, организованной комитетом (г. Палермо), 1 марта, г. Флоренция, Италия
Professional Awards and Achievements 2014
  • Gold Medal for Competition Paintings
    Gold Medal for competition paintings in the Realism category, International Annual Exhibition Freedom of Creativity, July 1, New York, USA.
  • Обладатель золотой специальной медали «Saint Michael»
Professional Awards and Achievements 2012
  • Gold Medal for Competition Paintings from the USA
    Gold Medal for competition paintings in the Realism category, International Annual Exhibition Factors of Visual Arts, January 2, New York, USA.
  • Обладатель золотой медали «Golden Eagle»
  • Достижение из Москвы, России
    -Награждена специальной премией «Аплодисменты жюри», организованной Московским Общественным Фондом поддержки культуры и развития современного искусства. VI московский фестиваль искусств "Традиции и Современность", ЦВЗ «МАНЕЖ», 04-08 июля
  • VI московский фестиваль искусств "Традиции и Современность", ЦВЗ «МАНЕЖ», 04-08 июля
Professional Awards and Achievements 2011-2010
  • 5th-year student, Kazakh National Academy of Arts named after T. Zhurgenov, Almaty.
  • Успех
    - Обладатель стипендии Фонда Первого Президента Республики Казахстана
  • Признание
    - Дипломант международной выставки «Российская Неделя Искусств», 1-ое место - конкурсная работа «Туманная зима» по живописи, 28 сентября - 03 октября
  • Выставочный зал Московского Союза Художников, Москва, Россия.
Professional Awards and Achievements 2009, 2008, 2006
  • Recognition from Japan
    Recognition from Japan: 2nd place – work Old City of Tokyo, September 11, Nippon Charity Kyokai Foundation, Tokyo, Japan.
  • - Обладатель серебряной медали «ParaArtTokyo»
  • Второй успех
    - Гран-При XI Международной фестивали творческой молодежи "ШАБЫТ" в номинации «изобразительное искусство»
  • музей современного искусства, г. Астана, Казахстан
  • Самый первый успех
    - Гран-При первого республиканского фестиваля детского творчества для детей с ограниченными возможностями «BI Жұлдыз-ай 2006», организованного корпоративным фондом компании Bi-Group, г. Астана, Казахстан.
  • предоставлена конкурсная картина "Дастархан"
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2018
“Landscape & Flora,” Museum of Almaty History, Kazakhstan
2017
“Magical Light,” National Museum of Kazakhstan, Astana
2015
“Winter Walk,” Museum of Contemporary Art, Astana
2014
“Landscapes of Almaty,” Aroma Café, Almaty
2013
“Symphony of Colors,” Has Sanat Gallery, Astana
2013
“Breath of Spring,” Medeu District Akimat, Almaty
2012
“World of Colors and Feelings,” Art Center, Atyrau
2012
“A World Like a Dream,” Museum of the First President, Astana
2011
“Touch of the Soul,” Kazakh National Academy of Arts, Almaty
2010
“Seasons,” Art Gallery, Taldykorgan
2009
“Sounds of Silence,” Ular Gallery, Almaty
2008
“Territory of Color,” Museum of Contemporary Art, Astana
2007
“Inspiration,” Retro Gallery, Almaty, Kazakhstan
2006
“Tribune,” Almaty, Kazakhstan
Selected Group Exhibitions
  • 2018
    - Participant, International Women Artists Group Exhibition Woman's Essence Show Madrid 2018, organized by the international art space MUZA (Palermo, Italy), recipient of the women’s art award dedicated to Sofonisba Angisola.
    PONS Foundation, April 13–15, Madrid, Spain.
    Participant, International Biennale of Nations, Museum of Mercy, March 16–19, Venice, Italy.
  • 2017
    - Participant, Mantova International Biennale of Contemporary Art, laureate of the Andrea Mantegna International Prize, Gonzaga Museum, November 4–10, Mantua, Italy.
    Participant, Exhibition Contemporary Kazakh Culture in the Global World under the program of the First President of Kazakhstan N. Nazarbayev Looking to the Future: Modernization of Public Consciousness, UNESCO Headquarters, October 17, Paris, France.
    Participant, International Art Fair, September 28 – October 1, San Diego, USA.
  • 2014
    -European Art Biennale EUROPA ARTE, organized by the cultural association IL Tempio (Palermo, Italy), Banke Hotel, December 8, Paris, France.
    Representative of 20 artworks at the Art Shopping exhibition, Carrousel du Louvre, October 25–26, Paris, France.
    International Fine Arts Competition Freedom of Creativity, July 1, New York, USA.
  • 2012
    -Sixth International Arts Festival Tradition and Modernity, Manezh Central Exhibition Hall, July 4–8, Moscow, Russia.
    Finalist, Second International Exhibition, Scottsdale Fine Arts Salon, April 20, Arizona, USA. 2011 Group International Exhibition, online magazine Art Curated Classic September Prize (1st place – works from Almaty landscapes series), Trece Gallery, November 30 – December 6, Santiago, Chile. International Village Foundation, California, USA.
  • 2010
    International Competition Exhibition Russian Art Week (1st place – painting Foggy Winter), September 28 – October 3, Moscow Union of Artists Exhibition Hall, Russia.
  • 2009
    -Asian Group Exhibition ParaArtTokyo (2nd place – work Old Tokyo), September 11, Nippon Charity Kyokai Foundation, Tokyo, Japan.
    16th International Festival of Creative Youth, July 11–14, Center of Visual Arts, Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Gorgan, Iran.
  • 2006
    -III International Biennale of Contemporary Art for Deaf Artists, organized by Leonardo da Vinci International Art Association, December 4–10, Rome, Italy.
  • 2002
    -Dutch Children’s Flower Festival, February 15–24, Netherlands.
Publications
2018
2018
- Arts Illustrated, Posted on February 1, 2018 // Filed Under: Art // http://www.artsillustrated.com/anara-abzhanova-art...
-Young artist takes landscape painting to new level, bolsters national culture abroad, The Astana times bringing Kazakhstan to the world // https://astanatimes.com/2018/01/young-artist-takes...
2014
2014
- Das Magazin «Ostwind», Kunst aus Osteuropa, ISSN 1867-0296 (Германия)
- Art Fairs International by Abraham Lubelski, Vol 21, N.2, Spring (Нью-Йорк, США)
- «Freedom of creativity» An International Juried Fine Arts Exhibition, Jury Chair Michael Prettyman (Нью-Йорк, США)
2013
2013
- ACRYLIC WORKS «the best of Acrylic painting» edited by Nancy Reyner, North Light Books, ISBN-13:978-1-4403-2886-2 // (США)
- The Artist Magazine — Finalist in The Artist's Magazine's 30th Annual Art Competition, 13 сентябрь // http://www.southwestart.com/featured/jurors-choice
Over 25 years, Anara Abzhanova has created more than 1,000 paintings, held over 12 solo exhibitions in Kazakhstan, and participated in more than 17 international group exhibitions. She continues to actively take part in international exhibitions and competitions.
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