ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
  • "Foundation named after Batyrkhan Shukenov" public foundation was established in 2015 in memory of Batyrkhan Shukenov, an iconic Kazakhstani artist.

    Our organisation aims to preserve Batyr's heritage and support young musicians.

    We want to form a lively and strong cultural environment which can help new names to emerge, talents to develop and find their listeners and existing projects to gain more visibility.

    We believe in the importance of supporting art and culture figures that are constantly searching for knowledge and its implementation, forming ideas and are open for collaborations. We believe in the power of cooperation, experience exchange and empowerment of communities.
OUR TEAM
NARGIZ SHUKENOVA
Director of the Public Foundation named after Batyrkhan Shukenov
Nargiz graduated from Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography where she studied film and television production. She produces projects in the field of cinema, culture and art, she founded Clique Fest ,an independent film festiva (2014-2018).
Co-founder of The Buhars project.
KAMILA NARYSHEVA
Project manager of the Public Foundation named after Batyrkhan Shukenov
Kamila has a Master's degree in Curatorial Studies from Saint-Petersburg State University and Bard College, NY.
She has experience as an institutional and independent curator, art manager and publisher. Kamila also performs as a DJ under the stage name milk tea.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
BAURZHAN SHUKENOV
Head of the Board of Trustees of the Public Foundation named after Batyrkhan Shukenov
Graduate of the Leningrad Institute of Culture, chevalier
of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. Baurzhan Shukenov worked in film distribution and film screening for a long time, particularly in Arman cinema. Currently Baurzhan Shukenov is a Deputy Chairman of the Board for Production at the State Center for the Support of National Cinema.
PARTNERS
The Bulat Utemuratov's Foundation was established in early 2014.
The Foundation's mission is to help Kazakhstan become a better place for people's life today and in the future by promoting health, education and culture development. The idea of creating the Foundation belongs to its founder Bulat Utemuratov.
Bulat Utemuratov adheres to a systematic approach in carrying out his patronage activities in order to improve the quality of life of beneficiary groups and/or the condition of objects with long-term sustainability. The philanthropist transfers his business principles to social activities, so this is always transparent, targeted and result-oriented assistance with control over the effectiveness of its provision.
CONTRIBUTORS
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