The Tolon Museum of Modern Art is an independent institution with a 23-year history of supporting and showcasing contemporary art in Kyrgyzstan and Central Asia. Over two decades, the museum has cultivated a collection of more than 2,000 works by local and international artists, reflecting the diversity and dynamism of the region’s artistic landscape.
In 2023, the museum found a new home in the village of Kuntuu, just 15 minutes from Bishkek. Housed in a repurposed Soviet-era winery, the Kuntuu Art Space opened in September 2023 with seven exhibitions that reactivated the architectural memory of the site and set the tone for a new phase in the museum’s life.
Spread across 20,000 square meters, the museum’s grounds combine exhibition halls, open-air installations, and flexible spaces for performance, workshops, and community gatherings — creating a unique environment for art and dialogue.
Kuntuu is not only a destination for visitors but also a living space for artists. The Kuntuu Art Residency hosts both emerging and established creators from Kyrgyzstan and around the world, providing curatorial support, materials, and accommodation. The residency fosters experimentation, critical reflection, and cross-cultural exchange.
The Tolon Museum is committed to expanding the visibility of Central Asian art, nurturing artistic research, and creating a space where contemporary culture engages with local histories, environments, and global conversations. We invite visitors, researchers, and cultural practitioners to experience Kuntuu as a meeting point of art, place, and thought.
OUR TEAM:
Gamal Bokonbaev
Tolondu Toichubaev
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