ASTANA — The exhibition “Art of Tradition,” a collaboration between Italian photographer Gabriele Galimberti, Austrian artist Norbert Brunner, and the Kazakh creative team ADYR-ASPAN, was unveiled at the National Museum of Kazakhstan in Astana on May 17.
Photo project “In Her Kitchen,” Gabriele Galimberti. Photo credit: Igor Burgandinov
The exhibition features a mix of contemporary art forms, including conceptual art, installation, video art, performance and photography.
Galimberti presented his photo project “In Her Kitchen,” inviting viewers to explore diverse traditions and cuisines. As part of the “Art of Tradition” exhibition, museum guests will be the first to see the author’s new photo series.
Photo credit: The Astana Times/ Aruzhan Ualikhanova
The exhibition also featured the works of Austrian multimedia installation artist Norbert Brunner, including his notable installations “Time Pill” and “Cook Local—Act Infinite.”
The “Time Pill” art installation is a compelling visual piece consisting of a large-scale inflatable capsule paired with a video art projection. First exhibited in Austria in 2001, the “Time Pill” has toured globally. For the “Art of Tradition” project, the “Time Pill” incorporates a unique video art performance by the Kazakh creative group ADYR-ASPAN.
The “Time Pill” art installation is a compelling visual piece consisting of a large-scale inflatable capsule paired with a video art projection. Photo credit: The Astana Times/Aruzhan Ualikhanova
“I told the curator from 365 Art that I wanted to collaborate with local artists because the Pill unites different cultures. The beauty of being different is that authenticity remains in culture. ADYR-ASPAN performance artists have both beauty and power. It was a perfect match,” said Brunner.
Art performance by the Kazakh creative group ADYR-ASPAN. Photo credit: Instagram page adyr_aspan
The second project, “Cook Local – Act Infinite,” features two tables with a special message in the center.
“For me, tables are a special communication platform. We all know all over the world the idea of table. We meet, eat, drink, and converse there,” Brunner explained.
Norbert Brunner and his installation “Cook Local – Act Infinite.” Photo credit: The Astana Times/ Aruzhan Ualikhanova
Brunner aimed to connect the two museums, crafting the tables using materials from the original floor of the Art History Museum of Vienna.
“People need to communicate to read the message. I placed the text in the center and a mirror above the table so it can only be read when everyone is seated and interacting around the table,” Brunner elaborated on the installation’s concept.
The “Art of Tradition” exhibition offers a rich exploration of cultural dialogues and artistic innovation, inviting visitors to engage with the artworks in a deeply interactive manner.
The exhibition is open to the public until June 30, offering a unique opportunity to experience the collaboration of diverse artistic traditions.
