Art-residence of Bishkek School of Contemporary Art "Bulbul"
Bulbul is more than a space. It’s a breath. A pause. A place where time slows down and creativity stretches its wings.
About Us
Nestled in the foothills of the Kyrgyz Ala-Too mountains, the Bulbul Art-Residence is a living home for contemporary art, collective making, and cultural exchange. Founded by the Bishkek School of Contemporary Art (BiSCA), it invites artists, researchers, curators, thinkers, and dreamers from Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia, and the world to gather, create, and grow together. We offer an environment rooted in care, community, and experimentation — a gentle resistance to burnout, a nest where new things are born.
Location
The Bulbul Art-Residence opened in 2023 in the village of Besh-Kungei, 15 minutes from Bishkek.
Our address is Kyrgyz Republic, Besh-Kungei village, Ordobai uulu Karynbai Str 28/2
Location on 2GIS: https://2gis.kg/bishkek/geo/70000001079587063
What we offer
Accommodation & Workspace
We are a leading firm in providing quality and value to our customers.
Nearby river and hiking routes
Clean Air, 15 min from the city
Curatoral Support
Facilitation of field visits and local contacts
Shared Studio
We like to make people happy. We ask our clients about their birthday and prepare cool presents.
Shared Studio
We like to make people happy. We ask our clients about their birthday and prepare cool presents.
Possibility to hold public events
Exhibitions, talks, screenings, workshops
Curators
Syinat Zholdosheva
Co-Founder of Bishkek School of Contemporary Art, Co-founder of Art-residence "Bulbul", artist, brand designer, zine-curator
Ruslan Ismailov
Co-founder of art-residence "Bulbul", engineer
BiSCA Team
Founders of Bishkek School of Contemporary Art
Feedback
Our residents
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"I think if you do something and it turns out pretty good, then you should go do something else wonderful, not dwell on it for too long."
Alex Larins
Art director
"You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards."
Samuel Willson
Graphic designer
"If it turns out pretty good, then you should go do something else wonderful."
Sarah Lewin
Actress
"I think if you do something and it turns out pretty good, then you should go do something else wonderful, not dwell on it for too long."
Alex Larins
Art director
"You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards."
Samuel Willson
Graphic designer
"If it turns out pretty good, then you should go do something else wonderful."
Sarah Lewin
Actress
By car: Drive from Bishkek along Alamedin Road (Almatinka) heading toward Arashan. Before reaching the football field, turn right. Then go straight — our house will be on the right side after about 150 meters. Parking is available nearby.
By taxi: From downtown Bishkek, the fare is approximately 400–500 KGS. Mention: “Bulbul”.
By public transport:
Take bus No. 51, No. 12, or minibus No. 200 and get off at Dostuk football field. From there, it’s a 2–3 minute walk.
This service includes:
choice of corporate form
start-up companies
corporate governance
corporate ownership and management
shareholder agreements
reorganizations
joint ventures
drafting shareholder agreements
legal expertise of commercial agreements
Our work in this practice area includes:
litigation
research and legal opinions
peaceful settlements
If you'd like to support:
Sponsor an artist from rural Kyrgyzstan
Help us print zines or bookshelves
Offer your time, skills, or equipment
Become a long-term partner
Together, we can build a future where art is not a luxury, but a necessity.
Join US
Apply for a residency
We can estimate your company's opportunities, explore your economic status, analyze your vehicle access and foot traffic. We also can explore the infrastructure and the landscape.
Propose a workshop or collaboration
We develop the main conception of a business according to the company's targets and develop strategies of competitive advantage.
Host a gathering or retreat at Bulbul
We develop the strategy, conception, and ideology of the project, offer you urban planning ideas and technical solutions, create a full project plan.
Volunteer to support events or the library
Donate books, materials, or funds
Reviews
“Syinat and her family are the most welcoming of hosts. I initially intended to stay 1 month at their residency but found myself extending not just because I needed more time to work but I also found their company incredibly generous and kind. They were always quick to offer any assistance I needed in terms of resources, information, etc. The art residency space was large and spacious with lovely natural light to work with and located close but far enough away from the city to wake up peacefully. The residency was more than an art residency and embodied the spirit of Kyrgyz hospitality and was a cultural exchange I’ll always remember fondly. I hope to be back to visit Syinat, Ruslan, Sophia and Aidyn soon.”
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We were just building stuff 'cause we thought it was cool. I do remember having these specific conversations with my friends where we thought, you know, someone is gonna build this. Someone is gonna build something that makes it so that people can stay connected with their friends and their family.
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Event 1
This is a unique combination of yoga asanas, therapeutic gymnastics, relaxation and meditative poses in a hammock with no load on the spine.
Event 2
A dynamic yoga practice that will move you through the power of inhaling and exhaling through asanas, pranayama, and bandhas.
Event 3
The most popular yoga practice. The goal of Hatha is to achieve the unification of the mind, body, and spirit through physical exercises.
Our products
Bulbul Shop
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Zines (Publications)
We help develop young architecture companies and teams that innovate urban planning
Research
We can estimate your company's opportunities, explore your economic status, analyze your vehicle access and foot traffic.
Production
We develop the main conception of a business according to the company's targets and develop strategies of competitive advantage.
Our Partners
If you are interested in becoming a partner or sponsor, please feel free to contact us.
Contact Us
Art is made together. If you feel called, write to us. We’d love to hear your song.