An Open-ended History EssayAn Open-ended HistoryIn the third and final installment of her essay Kateryna Botanova reflects on how her understanding of the reciprocal relationship between art and political action has changed over the past years.
A Blanket of Snow EssayA Blanket of SnowIn the second part of her essay on the underrepresentation of contemporary Ukrainian art, Kateryna Botanova focuses on the Venice Biennale. She points to the blind spots that continue to shape not only Europe’s art market, but Europe’s understanding of “its” East.
The Elephant in the Room EssayThe Elephant in the RoomWhy has Ukraine – and to a certain extent also other Eastern European countries – been such a blind spot in European culture and art circles? Ukrainian curator Kateryna Botanova tries to come up with some answers to that question.
