Ukrainian Art and The Orange Revolution |
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| Wednesday, 11 January 2006 23:24 |
 Chicago, IL.- In December 2004 we saw the world focused squarely on the elections in a country that is seldom the subject of national or global headlines. The country is Ukraine and nearly one year ago, the people of Ukraine asserted their right to not only free elections but fair elections. The historical significance of what transpired captured the hearts and minds of all who watched – from the attempted poisoning of the democratic candidate to the mass demonstrations in Kyiv’s Independence Square. For two weeks the world witnessed the power of a human spirit that desires freedom, fairness and democracy. Recognizing the historical significance of what was transpiring, the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art in Chicago, in conjunction with the Center for Contemporary Art (CCA) in Kyiv, host an exhibition of contemporary art that blossomed from the streets of the revolution. The exhibition closes February 20, 2006. Artists Respond: Ukrainian Art and The Orange Revolution showcases the work of this new generation of Ukrainian artists. The exhibit not only captures the significance of a major historical event but the works ask difficult questions surrounding Ukraine’s past, who it is now and how it will move forward.
 About the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art. The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art was founded by Dr. Achilles Chreptowsky to preserve and promote the knowledge and appreciation of contemporary Ukrainian art and culture. It has served as an artistic anchor in Chicago's West Town community for more than 30 years, providing world-class art exhibitions, concerts, literary readings, and educational and cultural exchanges. About the Center for Contemporary Art, Kyiv, Ukraine. The Center of Contemporary Art in Kyiv was established in 1993 as part of the international SCCA network. The Center seeks to encourage the development of an artistic community by enabling artists, art agencies and professionals to undertake their own projects, participate in exhibitions of contemporary art, obtain information and establish local and international contacts. Since February 1999,the center has been operating as the Center of Contemporary Art - an Independent International Charitable Foundation,. Additional information is available at the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art website at www.uima-art.orgClick on logo below to add this article to your favorite Social Website ~ |
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