Zhanna Assanova
I am an artist and curator based in Kazakhstan.
In 2024, I founded Syldyr, a platform dedicated to contemporary jewelry in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. Through Syldyr, I curate exhibitions, develop educational programs, and organize international projects that connect artists across borders and strengthen international exchange.
Alongside my curatorial work, I develop my own artistic practice. I work primarily with metal zippers, textiles, embroidery, and found objects. I am interested in how materials can be transformed and how jewelry reflects our relationship with the body.
In 2024, I founded Syldyr, a platform dedicated to contemporary jewelry in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. Through Syldyr, I curate exhibitions, develop educational programs, and organize international projects that connect artists across borders and strengthen international exchange.
Alongside my curatorial work, I develop my own artistic practice. I work primarily with metal zippers, textiles, embroidery, and found objects. I am interested in how materials can be transformed and how jewelry reflects our relationship with the body.
*Photo by Lena Sorokina
*Kurak,photo by Zhenya Volkova
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