Ukrainian poet at the international poetry festival Poetry Africa in South Africa Ukrainian poet Yuliya Musakovska, with the support of the Ukrainian Institute, took part in the largest poetry festival in SA, called Poetry Africa, representing Ukrainian literature at the international level. The theme of the 2024 festival, “Somehow We Survive,” immersed the poets in…
Ukrainian Cinema at Festival do Rio 2024: International Dialogue Through Film From October 3 to 12, 2024, the Festival do Rio (Rio de Janeiro Int’l Film Festival) took place in Rio de Janeiro, serving as an important platform for Ukrainian filmmakers. The event fostered professional connections and opened up opportunities for collaboration with Brazilian and…
Assigned Culture October 8th, Kyiv, Ukraine Watch the record The Ukrainian Institute is launching the Assigned Culture project aimed at countering Russian disinformation narratives and promoting Ukrainian culture among the populations of Germany and Austria. About the project For a long time, the European community perceived Ukrainian culture as an integral part of Soviet, particularly…
Exploring Ukrainian-Polish Jazz Connections: A Groundbreaking Cultural Exchange Exploring Ukrainian-Polish Jazz Connections: A Groundbreaking Cultural Exchange The Ukrainian-Polish Jazz Connections project aims to shine a light on the rich, yet underexplored, relationship between the jazz scenes of Ukraine and Poland. Although both countries have significantly influenced each other’s musical landscapes, no comprehensive research has been…
Ivan Paduart Returns to Ukraine: A Concert Tour by Belgian and Ukrainian Musicians Across Four Cities In 2022, Ivan Paduart supported Ukraine by performing free concerts at the Jazz Bez festival. This year, he’s touring again with guitarist Patrick Deltenre, collaborating with Ukrainian musicians Igor Zakus and Yaroslav Borys. Ivan Paduart, a passionate and…
The International Cultural Diplomacy Forum 2024 was held in Kyiv On 8 October, the Ukrainian Institute and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine held the annual International Cultural Diplomacy Forum. For the fifth time, it brought together representatives of the public sector and civil society in pursuit of a common vision of the cultural…
International Cultural Diplomacy Forum 2024 October 8th, Kyiv, Ukraine Watch the record The International Cultural Diplomacy Forum (ICDF) is an annual conference that brings together leading experts from Ukraine and other countries to discuss insights, best practices, challenges, and the future of international cultural diplomacy and cultural relations. About the Forum The forthcoming forum will…
Ukrainian Institute launches the third call for proMOTION 2024 programme The Ukrainian Institute is implementing the programme in cooperation with Eurimages, the cultural support fund of the Council of Europe. Full-length film projects (70 minutes or more) of any genre and form at the final stages of production that are ready to plan a festival…
GAIA-24: A Powerful Opera on Ecocide at the Venice Biennale GAIA-24. Opera del mondo by Opera Aperta, composed by Roman Grygoriv and Illia Razumeiko, will be performed on Saturday, 26 October at TBA21–Academy’’s Ocean Space in conjunction with the 60th International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale. The performance will conclude the public programme of…
The Ukrainian Institute Joins the International On the Move Network The Ukrainian Institute has joined the international cultural mobility network On the Move, which includes 78 organizations and institutions from 29 countries worldwide. From now on, both the Ukrainian community and foreign representatives of the cultural sector can participate in the cultural mobility programmes of…
One of the key initiatives of the Ukrainian Institute is the creation of online courses that make knowledge about Ukraine – its culture, history, and society –accessible to a global audience. These courses are crucial for promoting a deeper understanding of Ukraine’s unique cultural heritage and modern role, benefiting teachers abroad and individuals beginning to…
Ukrainian producers delegation to IDFA Up to 3 producers can come to IDFA and have the opportunity to attend the industry events of the festival, including the IDFA Forum, which will take place from November 17 to 20 this year. The main goal of the delegation is to present their documentary film projects and seek partners…