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default	Home | Abai Center	abai-artists	The Abai Center highlights the life & legacy of Abai Kunanbaiuly - a great Kazakh poet, philosopher, and founder of written Kazakh literature. The Abai Center showcases the rich heritage of the Kazakh culture & the modern Republic of Kazakhstan.	/assets/images/western-eyes/atkinson/atkinson_zaisa_lake.jpg	title body icon button About Abai Center Ambassador Kazykhanov is one of Kazakhstan's most experienced diplomats, and has served as ambassador to several missions, foreign minister and assistant to President Nazarbayev. far fa-flag fa-2x text href Go to Page

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Abai Kunanbaiuly is one of the most inspiring figures in Kazakh art. Classic paintings, rare photos, and modern pop images depicting Abai transcend generations and social constructs. Every artist sees him differently, from their own soul, leading to particular representations and unique visuals.

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