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November 10, 2025 UN
At an altitude of 3,200 meters, a large-scale mural dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the United Nations was unveiled in the Shymbulak ski resort in Kazakhstan. The 36-by-6-meter mural was created by Kazakh artist Adil Aubekerov.
"This work of art was not commissioned by the UN, but rather was the initiative of the community itself—the private sector and local partners," emphasized Vlastimil Samek, a representative of the UN Department of Global Communications, speaking at the opening ceremony. "Here in Shymbulak, it calls for a world where innovation serves people, nature is protected, and no one is left behind in progress."
Representatives from public organizations, cultural and scientific circles, the diplomatic corps, and the media attended the unveiling of the mural. Guests were briefed on the project's concept and history, and resort specialists described the technical solutions required to implement the project in high-altitude conditions.
Artist Adil Aubekerov noted that the concept is based on the visual and symbolic heritage of nomads, reimagined in a contemporary artistic form: "Each fragment carries a specific memory. Together, they speak of what unites us—respect for nature, for our neighbors, for the world. For me, this is a mosaic of the values the UN has championed for 80 years, as well as the nomadic vision, looking to the future."
Adil Aubekerov's mural has become the largest high-altitude art installation in the world dedicated to the UN. The project was completed in challenging climatic conditions, including sudden temperature fluctuations, thin air, and strong winds. Thanks to its original technical solutions, the structure serves both a protective and artistic function.
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