The goal of this page is to make contemporary art of Kazakhstan and Central Asia more accessible for international viewers, professionals and collectors. We focus on distinctive and original, yet undiscovered artists across all regions of Kazakhstan. We are working on integrating this emerging resource into the global cultural context. Our goal is to raise the art of Kazakhstan to an international level and to channel our cultural self-identity and narrative in a positive and constructive way. We are open to collaborations, dialogues and propositions.
ART FUTURE - founded in April 2017, is a managing art company, currently based in Esentai Gallery.
Esentai Gallery is a leading contemporary art gallery (founded in 2015) representing the art of Kazakhstan and Central Asia. Held more than 45 exhibitions. Officially represents more than 75 artists.
Our mission is to develop the contemporary art scene, forming viewer’s perception and involvement into social, political, economic and other aspects of modern society through art and its practices.
Non-commercial activities:
Representative function: we host different exhibitions, almost every month.
Research and writing: we study, analyze and archive past and ongoing art projects. We are also building an archive consisting of publications, catalogues, books, photos and videos within the field of art and culture as well as scouting for new talent within our “outreach program” aimed to support artists from remote regions.
Educational function: we host lectures, masterclasses, artist talks and open panel discussions with experts from different fields such as: art history, sociology, history, politics, business, environmental issues, gender studies, etc.
Entertainment: we provide a range of different events for all age groups, starting from children to elder generation in order to encourage wider audience to visit art exhibitions and get more involved in art and cultural developments of the city.
Publications: we publish analytical articles in tandem with other art-critics, writers, curators and experts within the art discipline.
Commercial activities:
For corporate clients: we provide professional consultancy for acquiring and collecting contemporary art of Central Asia. We create tailor-made solutions in building art collections according to the design of the space, corporate culture and values with investment planning.
For private collectors: we provide professional consultancy and support in development of provenance for existing items within their collection and advice in selection of new works. Global shipping.
General clientele: we give insights on the algorithms of collecting and offer works of art at attractive prices.
