Asif Khan to convert Soviet cinema in Kazakhstan into cultural centre

The conversion of a Soviet-era cinema into the Tselinny Center of Contemporary Culture by British architect Asif Khan is underway in Kazakhstan.
Set to open in the city of Almaty in April, the building will become a multifunctional venue for everything from art exhibitions to performances and film screenings, with a focus on supporting Kazakh and Central Asian creatives.
Khan's conversion of the Soviet cinema, which is the largest of its kind in Central Asia, began in 2018. Once complete, it wil