Evolution and Transformation of Contemporary Art in Ukraine since 2014

We're very happy to welcome Kateryna Botanova to the History Department on November 12! 

A renowned cultural critic, curator, and writer, Kateryna Botanova will discuss the evolution and transformation of contemporary art in Ukraine since 2014 - a period marked by profound change and challenge.

When and Where?

• November 12, 2024 (next Tuesday), 10:15 a.m.
• History Department (Hirschgässlein 21) , Seminar Room 3, 1st Floor

Invited by URIS fellow Vitaly Chernetsky, Kateryna Botanova will share her insights. As co-curator of Culturescapes in Basel and former director of the Center for Contemporary Art in Kyiv (2010–2015), she offers a unique perspective on artistic developments in Ukraine and Eastern Europe.

This talk is a valuable opportunity for anyone interested in understanding the role of art in times of upheaval and the powerful social currents shaping Ukraine today. Join us for this special event, and bring your questions!