Shailo Dzhekshenbayev born in 1947 in the village of Sailyk, Kyrgyzstan. Lives and works
in Bishkek.
- Graduated in 1971 from the architecture faculty of the Polytechnical Institute in Frunze (now Bishkek).
- Won the Kirghizian Republic State Toktogul Prize for architecture in 1976 for his design of the National Museum of Fine Arts.
- In 1981 he qualified as a director of animated films at the Cinematic Academy of Goskino in Moscow.
- Directed animated films in 1983–1986.
- In 2000 took part in a workshop for professional photographers (master class by Jean Gaumy – Magnum Photo agency, Paris), certified as a professional photographer.
Solo exhibitions (selected)
- 2007 Steppes of the City, Galerie auf der Pawlatsche, Institute for Slavistik Studies, University Vienna; White Gesture, Kunstmarke, Vienna
- 2008 Experiences of Silence, Art Museum, Bishkek; WOSTOK, in collaboration with Christoph Grill, part of the Month of Photography project, Ausstellungsraum Gerhart Scholz, Vienna
Group exhibitions (selected)
- 2002 NO MAD’S LAND, Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin
- 2004 … and Others Bishkek International Exhibition of Contemporary Art
- 2006 Transborder exclusion/inclusion, Month of Photography, Galerie Basement, Vienna
- 2007 Paradox of Polarity, Base Pacio Gallery, New York / 4th Contemporary Art Biennale, Tashkent
