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Gapar Aitiev Studio Museum

Bishkek


Run by the son of the legend himself, this was once the working studio of Kyrgyz National Artist Gapar Aitiev. It will be of interest to visitors with a distinct interest in Central Asian art, but the lack of signage and limited display space may discourage casual visitors.


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