Visiting The Abilkhan Kasteev State Art Museum In Almaty

The main art museum in Almaty has a bit more than paintings on the walls. Some heirloom handicrafts, modern work, maybe even a little taxidermy in a corner. All in a snazzy, Soviet, International Style building.

Exterior, inviting.

Soaring interior. Glad we were invited! The main painting galleries do their best to transport you to an old world, stuffy, European atmosphere. The red works.

More paintings and a stern bust. Heavy.

The traditional Kazakh handicrafts are impressive. Great wool and wood work.

Putting a stuffed saiga antelope in the corner. Caution! Will not bite!