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World's highest mural? 'KYZ POWER' created in Kyrgyzstan mountains

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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In-depth From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Artists created a mural titled 'KYZ POWER' at an altitude of 3,600 meters in Kyrgyzstan, potentially one of the world's highest.
  • The mural depicts a woman in a spacesuit, symbolizing the challenges and stereotypes women face.
  • The project aims to highlight the strength and self-realization of Central Asian women and will continue in Europe.

An art group named BASICOLORS has created what is believed to be one of the world's highest-altitude murals, titled 'KYZ POWER,' at 3,600 meters above sea level in Kyrgyzstan's Achik-Tash tract, near the foot of Lenin Peak.

The artwork is dedicated to the strength and resilience of Central Asian women.

— Viktor TsoiProject author, explaining the core message behind the 'KYZ POWER' mural.

The mural features a young woman depicted in a spacesuit. According to project author Viktor Tsoi, this imagery represents the expectations, restrictions, and stereotypes that women encounter in their daily lives. The choice of a spacesuit also connects to the mural's high-altitude location, symbolically bringing people closer to the night sky and outer space, with the surrounding mountains integrated into the artwork's concept.

The 'KYZ POWER' project is a street-art initiative focused on women who pursue self-realization in diverse fields, ranging from science and art to business and mountaineering. The creators intend to emphasize the independence, strength, and determination of these women in overcoming obstacles. They noted that most mountain murals globally are created at altitudes up to 2,500 meters, with some exceptions in La Paz reaching up to 3,800 meters.

The girl is depicted wearing a spacesuit, which symbolizes the expectations, restrictions and stereotypes that women face in everyday life.

— Viktor TsoiProject author, elaborating on the symbolism used in the mural.

Following its creation in Kyrgyzstan, the 'KYZ POWER' project is set to expand to Europe in the autumn of 2026. The mural's central character is expected to be featured in several European cities as part of this international tour.

The project’s main message is that people can break free from imposed limitations and choose their own path.

— Viktor TsoiProject author, summarizing the overarching theme of the artwork.
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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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