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  "textContent": "The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world.\n\nALMATY – From classical painting to bestselling postcards, silk scarves and airplane amenity kits, Kazakh artist Indira Badambayeva has built a creative universe where Kazakh identity and fairy tales meet. In an interview with The Astana Times, Badambayeva reflects on discipline, independence, cultural imagery and why she believes artists should take full responsibility for their…\n\nThe post Kazakh Artist Elevates Traditional Motifs Through Cultural Symbols, Silk and Illustrations appeared first on The Astana Times.",
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