Month: April 2026

Research on traditional women’s horse horse tack (women’s saddles and related elements) used in the Kyrgyz bridal farewell ritual — is ongoing. At the current stage, desk-based research is being carried out through the study of archival documents, ethnographic materials, old photographs, museum descriptions, and scholarly publications. These sources help provide a deeper understanding of the distinctive features of women’s horse equipment, its structure, artistic decoration, and ritual significance. The focus of the research is not only on the material aspects of these items, but also on their place within…

Working meeting: This week, the Aigine CRC team met with Evgeny, a technical specialist from Hangar Media, to discuss the technical aspects of creating an immersive exhibition dedicated to the petroglyphs of Central Asia. During the meeting, we explored in more detail which technological solutions, formats, and presentation methods could help communicate the depth, meaning, and visual power of this material to contemporary audiences. These discussions are important in shaping an exhibition that is not only technically well designed, but also carefully grounded in local context and content. The project…