{"title":"Dina Baitassova","description":"\u003cp\u003eDina Baitassova’s work invites readers into a vivid exploration of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, blending imaginative storytelling with a keen sense of cultural insight. Her narratives often traverse metaphorical landscapes where creativity and human experience intersect, offering a unique perspective that challenges and inspires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles such as \u003cstrong\u003eRacing the Galaxy\u003c\/strong\u003e, Baitassova crafts tales that are both thought-provoking and evocative, appealing to those who appreciate depth and originality in contemporary literature. Her voice is distinctive, merging artistic sensibility with a profound engagement with cultural themes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"racing-the-galaxy-by-jerome-sans-9788857241968","title":"Racing the Galaxy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShowcasing the very first international contemporary art exhibition in Nursultan, the capital city of Kazakhstan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExploring the free spirit of nomadism that is common to all these artists from Kazakhstan as well as those in other parts of the world, \u003cem\u003eRacing the Galaxy\u003c\/em\u003e reports on the dissolution of the old dichotomies between East and West, in an era of global communication and melding cultural influences. This volume also highlights the talented emerging artists from a vibrant Kazakh art scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSharing the ambition to sensitise their audiences and to highlight the dissonances of a changing world, these artists are informed by their creative displacements and their mastery of new technologies. Covering topics such as globalisation, multiculturalism, identity, gender, minorities, the quest for the future, and the appropriation of history, all these artists explore speculative narratives and aesthetic strategies to map the social and political issues currently being played out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is the first survey in English of contemporary art practice in Kazakhstan and offers a new perspective on the debates engaging contemporary Kazakh and international culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRacing the Galaxy\u003c\/em\u003e affirms the extraordinary potential of Kazakhstan and Central Asia in general and celebrates dynamic adaptation alongside historical heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464174223596,"sku":"9788857241968","price":120.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9788857241968-racing-the-galaxy.jpg?v=1775039809"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dina-baitassova.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}