Future
roots.
roots.
Astana Art Fair is a new landmark on the map of contemporary art. The exhibition in Astana will bring together artists and galleries from different countries, transforming the city into a hub of international dialogue.
The theme addresses the idea of origins, from which new cultural impulses are born and the guidelines of the future are shaped.
In 2025, the exhibition will be held under the theme
Mission and Values
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Supporting Young Artists
We create a platform for new names, giving them the opportunity to be heard and to enter the international stage
Shaping the Cultural Identity of the Capital
Astana Art Fair positions Astana as a new center of the creative economy, cultural tourism, and global art initiatives.
Developing International Connections
We bring together galleries, institutions, foundations, and media, fostering cultural exchange and collaboration.
Accessibility and Openness
Art should be understandable, felt, and experienced. We open it to everyone, regardless of social or cultural background.
Supporting Young Artists
We create a platform for new names, giving them the opportunity to be heard and to enter the international stage.
Shaping the Cultural Identity of the Capital
Astana Art Fair positions Astana as a new center of the creative economy, cultural tourism, and global art initiatives.
Developing International Connections
We bring together galleries, institutions, foundations, and media, fostering cultural exchange and collaboration.
Accessibility and Openness
Art should be understandable, felt, and experienced. We open it to everyone, regardless of social or cultural background.
The exhibition is built around three main components:
Formats and Directions
Art Fair & Exhibition
Galleries, art objects, paintings, sculptures, media installations — everything that reflects the spirit of the times.
Public Art Talks
Lectures, discussions, and creative meetings with artists, curators, and experts.
[ KZ ]
[ EN ]
Art for Kids
Interactive program for children: lectures and workshops.
Astana Art Fair invites artists and galleries from:
Participating Countries
[ Kazakhstan ]
[ Türkiye ]
[ Uzbekistan ]
[ Kyrgyzstan ]
[ Tajikistan ]
[ Turkmenistan ]
[ China ]
[ Russia ]
Congress Center, Kazakhstan, Astana
From October 24–26, you can also purchase tickets at the on-site ticket office in the Congress Center [main hall].
Location
Opening hours: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Payment methods: card, Apple Pay, cash.
For a faster and smoother experience, we recommend buying your ticket online in advance.
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Social Mission
Art is for everyone.
Discover it here.
Discover it here.
is a powerful tool for unity, education, and inspiration.
We believe that
The exhibition is open to everyone. Special tours, lectures, and workshops will be designed with a focus on inclusion. Art here also serves as a form of therapy — helping to find support, restore inner strength, and discover new meanings.
Organizer
We aim to:
Provide systematic support for contemporary art in Kazakhstan;
Integrate the country into the international cultural community;
Form a new generation of art lovers and creators.
Urpaq Association is the initiator and organizer of the Astana Art Fair, as well as other cultural and charitable initiatives.
Main Areas of Activity of the Association:
Organizing exhibitions, festivals, and educational programs aimed at developing the art scene and supporting Kazakhstani artists.
Creating cultural content, covering current topics in art, publishing interviews and podcasts with leading cultural figures.
Initiatives at the intersection of art, technology, and education. Support for creative clusters and professional growth in the creative industries.
Promoting the Kazakh language as part of cultural identity: conversation clubs, educational programs, projects in language and art.
Supporting young talents from socially vulnerable groups. Creating art centers, running inclusive programs and scholarships.
Creating a platform for dialogue and collaboration between artists, curators, art critics, and contemporary art lovers.
Urpaq Association is a cultural bridge between Kazakhstan and the world, between the past and the future, between ideas and their realization.
By supporting the foundation, you support both art and society.
By supporting the foundation, you support both art and society.
Partners
Media Partner
