Kazakh animator and artist Altynbek Umirzakov dies

Kazakh artist-animator and educator Altynbek Umirzakov has passed away. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.

Umirzakov studied under Amen Khaidarov, the founder of Kazakh animation. He later trained young animators himself, teaching at the college of the Temirbek Zhurgenov Kazakh National Academy of Arts.

“While teaching at the college of the Temirbek Zhurgenov Kazakh National Academy of Arts, he passed on his knowledge, professional experience and love of art to young animators,” the studio said.

Kazakhfilm called his passing an irreparable loss for Kazakh animation. The studio and the Kazakhanimation creative association expressed condolences to Umirzakov’s family, loved ones, colleagues and students.