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By Ayana Birbayeva  in Culture,Editor’s Picks on 1 November 2026

ALMATY – From a snow leopard against a mountain backdrop to portraits of celebrated Kazakh artists and scenes inspired by the city’s past, Almaty’s murals have transformed residential facades into an open-air gallery, bringing art into everyday urban life. The large-scale paintings, created by local and international artists, reflect the city’s …

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