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Mosaics – 2 – A fragmented image

Karaganda is a city built from scratch from 1934 onwards, under the direction of architect and urban planner Alexander Ivanovich Kuznetsov. Like many Soviet cities shaped by large-scale construction… [...]

Mazes

An autumn scene in an old Soviet neighborhood in the city of Karaganda, Kazakhstan. As is the case throughout the city, the streets of this neighborhood… [...]

Renovating a facade in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, 2023.

Make-up

“For me, this image reveals in a radical way the change brought about by modernisation. The old architecture, made up of meaningful motifs and details, is being covered… [...]

Kazakhstan Astana bridge Atyrau New Moon

A bridge over the Ichim

It is a major attraction on the promenade along the River Ishim, and one of Astana’s many architectural boldnesses. Designed by the Kazakh studio… [...]

Draft

A pensive pause from the fort of Mug Tepe in Istaravshan, whose horizon seems blocked by a building under construction. Credits : Davide Pilloni (@flip_khan,… [...]

Insecurity, Harrassment, and Lack of Inclusion: Young Women’s Experiences with Safety in Bishkek public spaces

Urban spaces in Bishkek, including pedestrian areas and public transportation, remain uncomfortable for citizens, especially women, leaving them feeling vulnerable and insecure due to a lack of facilities, poor… [...]

The Future of the Past – Urbanity in Central Asia: Tashkent and Bishkek

Around 30 participants gathered on 20 November the year before last to discuss facets of Central Asian urbanity as part of the online event “The Future of the Past… [...]

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