Editor of the art magazine Arte & Lusso

Restaurant Review: Rediscovering Kazakh Traditions Through Cuisine at Yurt, Almaty

August 12, 2025August 19, 2025 0

The Arte & Lusso team recently had the pleasure of visiting the newly opened restaurant Yurt in Almaty, and we were truly blown away by how beautifully it translates Kazakh traditions into a modern, unforgettable dining experience. From the warm, authentic atmosphere to the refined flavors rooted in local heritage, every detail felt like a celebration of culture reimagined with contemporary elegance. Yurt is more than just a restaurant – it’s a journey into the heart of Kazakhstan’s rich identity.

“Gaza: Between Rubble and Memory” Solo Exhibition by Mohammed Joha at Zawyeh Gallery, Dubai

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025

In Gaza: Between Rubble and Memory, Mohammed Joha captures the fragmented remains of Gaza’s visual and emotional landscape, reconstructing what has been erased and reimagining what still refuses to disappear. Painted in Gaza in 2006, the works speak directly to Gaza’s ongoing suffering.

World’s Highest Graffiti Exhibition Launches at Burj Khalifa

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025

Renowned Graffiti Artist & Designer Ferhat Kaz is set to make history with the world’s highest graffiti exhibition, “No One Knows I Am Here”, hosted on the 108th floor of the iconic Burj Khalifa.

Opening of the Yunessa Creative Studio in Almaty: Where Style Meets Comfort

July 12, 2025July 12, 2025

30 апреля 2025 года по адресу ул. Скрябина, 28, корпус 2 в городе Алматы, Казахстан состоялось долгожданное открытие творческого ателье Yunessa это пространства, в котором каждый стежок наполнен заботой, а каждая ткань рассказывает свою историю.

Voice of Memory: Asareh Ebrahimpour and the Theatre of Movement

July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

Asareh Ebrahimpour is an Iranian interdisciplinary artist and art performer based in Dubai. Her multifaceted background in interior design, math and physics , physical theatre, body awareness, Expressive art and movement therapy, drawing and painting shapes a deeply embodied and conceptual artistic language.

Inspired by the Steppe: Italian Ambassador Marco Alberti Launches His Book “Kazakhstan in Ten Words”

July 1, 2025July 12, 2025

Marco Alberti is not only a seasoned Italian diplomat, but also a writer and strategic advisor with a long-standing interest in cultural diplomacy. Having served as the Ambassador of Italy to Kazakhstan, he brought with him a deep curiosity for people, heritage, and place. His professional path includes roles in international institutions, the energy sector, and innovation policy — always with an eye toward building bridges between cultures.

Premiere of the Performance “What the Ballet Is Silent About”: a Ballet That Speaks – Frankly, Modernly and Sincerely!

June 27, 2025June 27, 2025

К завершению 57-го театрального сезона, Государственный академический театр танца Республики Казахстан представил на сцене Almaty Theatre премьеру одноактного современного балета «О чем молчит балет» — смелый и самобытный взгляд изнутри на мир, скрытый за кулисами.

Egor Sharay on Dubai’s Creative Renaissance

June 27, 2025June 27, 2025

In a city where skyscrapers pierce clouds and islands are conjured from sea, Dubai’s metamorphosis from desert outpost to global cultural crucible reads like a modern epic.