The article offers information on election of Sooronbay Jeenbekov as the president of Kyrgyzstan and mentions its democratic struggles related to transition to post-Soviet leadership. It mentions translation of its openness of political expression to the art community which is vibrant and innovative despite of modest funding. It also discusses the Art Prospect International Public Art Festival featuring artists Gulnara Kasmalieva and Muratbek Djumaliev.