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James Ensor: Between Mask and Reality

October 30, 2026, 09:30 · National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 54 Tauelsizdik Ave

An exhibition of paintings by Belgian artist James Ensor, renowned for his expressive style and masterful use of masks and masquerade scenes. His works explore human nature, social roles, and the boundary between appearance and reality.

A temporary exhibition of Belgian artist James Ensor at the National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan, opening on 13 October 2026. The exhibition presents a collection of works by Ensor, one of the pioneers of modern European art, celebrated for his distinctive expressive style featuring grotesque imagery of masks, skeletons, and carnival scenes. The artist's paintings investigate human nature, social roles, and the tension between reality and outward appearances.

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