The most expensive painting ever sold at auction is Leonardo da Vinci’s “Salvator Mundi”
which fetched USD 450.3 million. Country: USA
(Christie’s auction). Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
The largest painting in the world, “The Journey of Humanity”
by Sacha Jafri covers 17,000 square meters (2021). UAE. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
The world’s largest portrait – depicting World War II hero Bauyrzhan Momyshuly
measures 70 meters high and 38 meters wide
(2660 sq. m.). More than 3000 people participated in the project. Directorate for the Implementation of the State Order, (2025), Astana, Kazakhstan. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
The longest-running art exhibition, Documenta Fifteen
(Germany.2022), lasted 2100 days and featured over 1500 artists. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
The Louvre (France) is the largest art gallery in the world
with 72,735 square meters of exhibition space. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
Edvard Munch's “The Scream” holds the record for the most copies sold of a single art reproduction
over 1 million. Norway. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
The world record for the number of snow figures made is 2,301 pieces. Time - 6 days.
December 2023 Location: Kamysty village (Kostanay region, Kazakhstan). The author of the project is the Akimat of the Kamysty district, Kostanay region (Kazakhstan). Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
The longest-running theatrical performance in world history was Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap”
has been running continuously since 1952. Great Britain. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
A unique world record for raising the national flag of the Republic of Kazakhstan to a height of 180 meters
with the help of one drone in the amount of 128 square meters. The author of the project is Zamira Soltanova, head of the Shanyrak Center. August 30, 2025. Place: city Pavlodar (Kazakhstan). Included in GBR (Global Best of Records).
“The Lion King” is the highest-grossing musical in history
earning over USD 1.8 billion on Broadway. USA. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
The largest stage in the world
National Centre for the Performing Arts - 12,000 square meters, China. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
The Ramayana performance in Indonesia (2005)
involved 8,000 artists – the largest number of participants in a single theatrical production. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
"Buenos Aires: The City Where 1,492 Souls Took Flight in Ballet."
A record 1,492 people danced ballet simultaneously in Buenos Aires, Argentina (2018). Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”
remains the best-selling music album in the world is with over 70 million copies sold. USA. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
Jean-Michel Jarre’s concert in Moscow (1997)
drew a record 3.5 million spectators - the largest audience in history. Russia. Included in GBR (Global Best of Records).
The youngest composer of the symphony in the world
is Eitan Matlis, 7 years old. Israel. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
The longest musical performance in the world is John Cage's Organ²/ASLSP.
It will last 639 years, from 2001 to 2640. Germany (Halberstadt). Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
The longest continuous concert in the world
Canadian rock band Helix - 27 hours 3 minutes, (2004). Canada. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
The longest continuous performance of ethnic music without sheet notes or conducting
4 hours and 20 minutes – was given by the E. Rakhmadiyev, State Philharmonic Ethno-ensemble “Korkyt” (director Sholpan Korganbek). 80 works of ethnic music of the peoples of the world were performed. 2025, Astana (Kazakhstan). Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
The oldest surviving book in the world
is the Diamond Sutra, 868 AD, China. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
The largest library in the world is the Library of Congress
More than 170 million items. USA. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
The most popular book (not counting religious texts in the world)
is “Don Quixote” by Miguel de Cervantes. About 500 million copies. Spain. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
The most expensive manuscript in the world
is Leonardo da Vinci's Codex Leicester. Sold for $30.8 million to Bill Gates. Italy / USA. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
The largest collection of folklore in the world
is the Finnish Folklore Collection (Kalevala Institute). More than 2 million folk songs and legends - Finland. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
The most published book by political figures in history
(excluding religious texts) in the world – “Quotes from Mao Zedong” (also known as the "Red Book") - has been published with more than 6.5 billion copies. China, XX century. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
The most published book in history
(excluding religious texts). "Quotes from Mao Zedong" (also known as the “Red Book”) - more than 6.5 billion copies have been published. China, XX century. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
The smallest book printed.
The book measuring 0.75 × 0.75 mm is “Shiki no Kusabana” (Flowers of the Four Seasons). Toppan Printing, Japan, 2013. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
The largest book is “The Prophet Mohamed”
weighing about 1500 kg, measuring 5 × 8.06 meters, 429 pages. Dubai, UAE, 2012. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
The most expensive printed book sold at auction
is The Bay Psalm Book, the first book printed in America (1640). It was sold for $14.2 million in 2013. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
The oldest printed book in the world.
Diamond Sutra - China, 868, woodcut. British Library. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
The most translated book. The Bible
–fully translated into more than 700 languages, partially into more than 3000 languages. Worldwide distribution. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
Longest printed publication. “Agatha Christie Collection”
"includes 7232 pages,published by HarperCollins. UK, 2020. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records)
The fastest print run of a book. "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows"
over 12 million copies printed and distributed within one week. USA, Canada, UK, 2007. It is listed in GBR (Global Book of Records).
The most popular print advertising campaign
The IKEA catalogue – over 200 million copies were printed annually (until 2020). Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
The world's fastest printing press. Océ JetStream
4300 – print speed up to 300 meters per minute, more than 3200 pages per minute. Germany/Canon Group. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
Most Expensive Dress Ever Sold in the World
Price: USD 4.8 million Dress: “Happy Birthday, Mr. President”. Worn by: Marilyn Monroe (1962). Sold: at Julien's Auctions, 2016. Creator: Jean Louis. Unique: hand-sewn from transparent silk, decorated with 2,500 crystals. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
The world’s largest traditional Kazakh women's headdress
a “Kimeshek” measuring 3,79 meters and is decorated with 2025 pearls and beads, 55 silver coins and other precious and metal products. The author of the idea is Gulyaim Akumbayeva, ethno-designer, master. 44 people took part in the project. The record was set in a group of specialists of masters of the region.
With the support of the Pavlodar City Akimat
(Khabylbekov Sapar)
2025 Pavlodar (Kazakhstan)
Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
The fastest haute couture collection (from idea to catwalk) in the world
Time: 48 hours. Brand: Balmain. Designer: Olivier Rousteing (2018). Uniqueness: the collection was developed and shown as part of the #BalmainArmyChallenge initiative. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
The largest wedding veil in the world
Length: 6,962 m. Record holder: Maria Paraskevopoulou. Country: Greece. (2018). Uniqueness: the length of the veil is 63 times longer than the Eiffel Tower. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records)
The largest traditional Kazakh wedding headdress
“Saukele” stands 5,2 meters tall with a 560 - meter-long veil, adorned with 31 ethnic motifs representing Turkic nations. The author of the project is master Akmaral Dauylbayeva, with the support of the Republican Public Association "Cossack Analary - Dasturli Zhol" with the participation of 955 masters from all regions of Kazakhstan. Uniqueness: the height of the headdress is 5.2 meters and the length of the veil is 560 meters, rich textile materials. October 1, 2025 Location: Turkestan (Kazakhstan). Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
The longest-running art exhibition
Documenta Fifteen
20100 days of continuous exhibition, more than 1500 artists. Germany. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
The most expensive wedding dress in history
designed by René Strauss and jeweler Martin Katz (Los Angeles, USA), is valued at USD 12 million. Jewelry: 150 carats of diamonds. Place of creation: Uniqueness: the dress was officially guarded by armed guards. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
The largest fashion showcase in the world
Area: 1,800 m². Store: Galeries Lafayette, Paris, France (2012). Uniqueness: the showcase included hundreds of models and animated filmed characters. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records)
The fastest production of a fast-fashion fashion collection in the world
Time: 5 days (from idea to store). Company: ZARA. Country: Spain. Uniqueness: a record cycle of logistics and distribution in the fashion industry. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
The world's most expensive pair of Shoes, the “Passion Diamond Shoes”
by Jada Dubai & Passion Jewellers are valued at USD 17 million (2018, Dubai, UAE). Jewelry: 236 diamonds, including two 15-carat diamonds. (2018.). Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records)
The biggest fashion show in the air (at altitude) in the world
Altitude: 37,000 feet (11,278 m). Seat: Aboard Turkish Airlines. Models: 15. (2016). Uniqueness: it took place in the plane at a high altitude. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
The most expensive jacket in the world
Price: $892,500 US. Michael Jackson's jacket embroidered with gold threads. Sold at auction: London. (2011). Unique: part of the “Bad” tour, a pop culture element. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records)
The world’s largest collection of traditional Kazakh patchwork quilts
covered an area of 1,366.8 square meters. The project “Alaman Kurak” involved 660 artisans. The author of the idea is Nurgul Abaykhan (master, designer), masters took part in the event. Project. 2025 Almaty (Kazakhstan). Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
The longest wedding dress in the world. Train length: 8,095 meters. Creator: Anne Andrews (UK)
Technology: Lightweight synthetic materials with reinforced embroidery were used to prevent the train from tearing and losing its shape. The dress was sewn by hand using computerized embroidery machines, which made it possible to create an intricate pattern on such a huge canvas. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records)
The most expensive bag is "Mouawad 1001 Nights Diamond Purse". Cost: $3.8 million. Creator: The House of Mouawad (UAE)
Hand-inlaid more than 4500 diamonds on the skin, a special method of setting the stones was used, ensuring durability. Jewelers working with precious stones were involved in the creation of the bag. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
The largest pair of shoes (Nike Turkey). Length: 5.46 meters. Creator: Nike Turkey.
Technology:
Reinforced materials were used, similar to real shoes, but on an enlarged scale - glue, fabrics, soles were made to order. Specialists used 3D modeling to accurately scale the details of the shoes. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records)
Unique wedding dress with 1.4 million rhinestones (Nina Khan, India)
Hand embroidery using microscopic needles, special glues and threads were used to ensure a secure attachment to each rhinestone. Design was applied using CAD programs to optimize the arrangement of rhinestones. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records).
The world record for the largest bouquet of roses in one basket
is over 10,000 flowers. Author and ideas and record holder Company “ROMANTIK” (General Director Izbasarova G.). June 1, 2024 Location: Zhetysu Park, Astana (Kazakhstan). Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records)
The fastest sewing machine is the Samsung Textile Tech sewing machine.
Speed: 150 t-shirts per hour. Technology: Automated computer-controlled processes, robotic arms for threading and fabric feeding, real-time quality control sensors integrated with software to optimize production are used. Listed in GBR (Global Best of Records)
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