Solo painting exhibition of Kyrgyzstan artists Abazbek Apiyev titled 'Passenger', Azat İdirisov's solo exhibition titled 'Personal Exhibition No2', Kazakh artist Karlygash Kanseyt's exhibition titled 'Mood', Kuralay Amanzholova's exhibition titled 'Metamorphosis' and Yerzhan Tanayev's exhibition titled 'Jazz' will be opened by former Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports, and Güzelyurt Deputy Menteş Gündüz.

According to the information provided by the Press and Public Relations Directorate of Near East University, the exhibition titled 'Passenger' and consisting of 20 works of Kyrgyz artists Abazbek Apiyev, the exhibition titled "Solo Exhibition No2' consisting of 25 works of Azat İdirisov, Kazakh artist Karlygash Kanseyt's solo exhibition consisting of 21 works and titled 'Mood', solo exhibition consisting of 18 works of Kuralay Amanzholova and titled 'Metamorphosis', and Yerzhan Tanayev's solo exhibition consisting f 17 works and titled 'Jazz', in total five solo exhibitions consisting of 101 individual works, will be opened on Monday, February 17, 2020, at 08.30 at the exhibition hall of the Near East University Hospital.

Who is Apiyev Avazbek?
He worked as a painting teacher between 2004 and 2005. Between 2005 and 2006, he worked as the Cinematographer of Karakol Regional Theater. Between 2007 and 2010, he worked as a painting teacher at Adapte Child Social Education Center in Bishkek. In 2009, he opened the Istanbul Sacred Relics solo art exhibition. In 2012, he held solo art exhibitions in the cities of Karakol and Bishkek. In 2014, he held solo art exhibitions in European countries (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, France, Austria, etc.). In 2015, he held his solo art exhibition "Sacred Relics" in New Delhi, India. He held his solo exhibition in 2016 in cooperation with Bishkek İman Foundation. In 2017, in Bishkek, he held a solo art exhibition for the benefit of orphans.

Who is Azat İdirisov?
He was born on February 23, 1986 in St. Petersburg, Russia. He graduated from Chuikov Kyrgyz State Art College in 2006. He graduated from Sadykov National Art Academy in 2011. He is a member of the Kyrgyzstan Artists Union. He is the lead artist of the Zhangaziev Kyrgyz State Puppet Theater. In 2012, he worked as a graphic designer at the Zhangaziev Kyrgyz State Puppet Theater. He worked as a teacher in academic painting courses between 2014-2015. He is a regular participant of national art exhibitions. In 2017, he worked as a stage artist at the B. Kydykeeva Youth Theater. He worked as an artist at Citylab Production Studio.

Who is Karlygash Kanseyt?
He was born on October 10, 1968, in Kazakhstan. He graduated from A. Kasteev Chimkent Art College in 1987. He is a member of the Union of Artists of the Republic of Kazakhstan. He held his solo exhibitions "Portrait", "I am an owl", "Landscape", "Ular" and "Color symphony". In 2003, he participated in international exhibitions dedicated to Kazakhstan Culture Day celebrations held in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. In 2018, he participated in the national art festival called "Tulip" in the Turkistan region. In 2019, he held his solo exhibition "Harmony" at the A. Kasteev State Museum in Almaty. He takes part in international, national and regional exhibitions. His works are in many private collections in the USA, Japan, Singapore, England, Israel and Russia.

Who is Kuralay Amanzholova?
He was born on September 11, 1974, in Kazakhstan. He is a member of the Union of Artists of the Republic of Kazakhstan. He is a member of the Eurasian Creative Guild located in London. In 1996, he graduated from T. Zhurgenov Kazakh State Art Academy. Since 1996, he has been working as a design artist in newspapers, magazines and advertising agencies. Since 2000, he has been working as a graphic designer in the publishing house «Toganay». In 1999, 2000 and 2001, he participated in the festival of young artists «Zhiger», held in Almaty. In 2001, he participated in the international festival called "Tulip and Man" held at the A. Kasteev State Art Museum. He participated in an art exhibition held on the 10th anniversary of the Independence of Kazakhstan. In 2002, he participated in the youth art festival called "Inspiration" in Astana. He held his solo exhibition in Ankara Hotel in Almaty in 2005. In 2006, he participated in the mixed art exhibition "Five ways". In 2013, he held his solo exhibition "Filling life" in the city of Almaty. In 2016, he participated in the art exhibition dedicated to the Kazakhstan Independence Day, held at the A. Kasteev State Art Museum. In 2017, he participated in the "The stars shine only the dreamers" international art exhibition held in Almaty. In 2018, he took part in the national outdoor painting activity titled “Altay is the pearl of Kazakhstan”. In 2019, he participated in the "Physicality Today (Nude)" international art exhibition held in the city of Almaty. He has participated in many regional, national and international exhibitions. His works take place in the private collections in the USA, Switzerland, Turkey, Russia and Kazakhstan.

Who is Yerzhan Tanayev?
In 2008, he graduated from O. Tansykbaev Almaty College of Decorative and Applied Arts, Faculty of Painting and Sculpture. In 2013, he graduated from T. Zhurgenov Kazakh National Academy of Arts. In 2006, he participated in the group art exhibition held at the exhibition hall of the O. Tansykbaev Almaty College of Decorative and Applied Arts in Almaty. In 2010, 2012 and 2014 he participated in the international youth art festival called «Inspiration» in Astana. In 2013, he participated in the "Step" group art exhibition held in Almaty. In 2013, he took part in the 5th International Modern Art Festival called "ArtbatFest" in Almaty city. He participated in the “Summer Energy” graffiti competition held in Karağandı city between 2014-2017. In 2015, he participated in the “Step 2” group exhibition held in Taldikorgan city. In 2015, he joined the open-air painting exhibition titled "Caspian Horizons" held in the city of Aktav. In 2016, he participated in the inter-regional youth art exhibition titled “Human. World. Labour”. In 2016, he participated in the outdoor painting exhibition titled “My city is 1000 years old” held in Almaty. In 2017, he participated in the "Youth" international creative youth festival held in Almaty city. He attended youth art festival titled "Made in Astana". In 2018, he participated in the art festival called "FOYA" in the city of Almaty. He attended the "Grand Prix" youth art festival held in Astana city. In 2019, he was awarded the First President Fund of the Republic of Kazakhstan for his achievements in the fields of culture and arts.