The article explores the origins of zines from early European pamphlets to their rise in punk and feminist movements, highlighting their role as tools for self-expression and activism. It also discusses the resurgence of zines in the digital age, emphasizing their continued relevance as tangible mediums for personal and artistic communication.

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"Stihia" is a festival of electronic music, art, and science. Recently, it was held for the sixth time in Muynak – on the shores of the dried-up Aral Sea among the sands and skeletons of abandoned ships.

Our author, Zhanar Shakieva, attended "Stikhiya" for the first time this year and shared her experience of how the largest festival in Central Asia takes place right in the middle of the desert.

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The first bank cards, "Asia Dausy", Sega and Dendy - all of this Kazakhstan experienced at the end of the last millennium. Today, the 90s are coming back in fashion with wide jeans and cropped tops, TikTok trends and song motifs.

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To celebrate our upcoming event in Almaty in partnership with the collective @303.dance, we are thrilled to be shining a spotlight on some of the incredibly talented artists based in Kazakhstan, showcasing part of the country’s diverse and exciting creative scene.

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The image of a woman in Kazakh culture: a beautiful study by modern designers

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The performance evening in «Total theatre»

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