Contemporary Art From Kazakhstan

with Katya Nikonorova

Saturday, October 25, 5:00-7:00PM

Silk Road House, 1944 University Avenue, Berkeley, 510-981-0700

Free

http://www.silkroadhouse.org

http://thenewcontemporary.com/2014/05/20/contemporary-kazakhstan

“A Kazakhstani artist Katya Nikonorova, an artist in residence through the Arts Link Fellowship program and the California College of Arts, will present the work of a wide variety of artists from Kazakhstan. This presentation will include internationally known artists as well as members of the vibrant, young and up-and-coming Kazakh art community. Nikonorova will address the conceptual and aesthetic development of Kazakh contemporary art through their work and speak about the trends and themes that are most relevant to the artists working in Central Asia.

Katya Nikonorova was born in Almaty, Kazakhstan in 1981. She received her degree in Architecture and Urban Planning at Kazakh Leading Academy of Architecture and Civil Engineering. Since 2000, Nikonorova has focused on a contemporary fine arts practice. She has participated in exhibitions, seminars and workshops internationally including exhibitions in Almaty, Bishkek, Moscow, London, Paris, Turin and Singapore. Her work frequently addresses the topic of architecture, land and urban planning. Nikonorova’s most recent works explore questions around spirituality and mysticism. Since 2012, she has held her own biennale, entitled “Biennale of Katya Nikonorova” in Almaty. She will present her second biennale during her Arts Link Fellowship in San Francisco.

Silk Road House events are sponsored by the Silkroad Foundation.”