“Transition syndrome: Ukrainian cinema of the 1990s”
From July 22 until end of September 2015, the PinchukArtCentre and National Oleksandr Dovzhenko Centre invite to programme “Transition syndrome: Ukrainian cinema of the 1990s”, a series of discussions along with the 1980-1990 Ukrainian movies screening presented within the exhibition “Borderline. Ukrainian Art 1985-2004”. All events will be hosted at the PinchukArtCentre and National Oleksandr Dovzhenko Centre. Admission is free.
“Transition syndrome” is about Ukrainian movies of 1980-90s which were made during a contradictory and crucial time for the society, traditionally referred to as a transition period. Dominant ideologies, political situation, ethical positions and aesthetic preferences, and finally the identity happened to be on the borderline. These films explode social taboos, ridicule Soviet realities, restore nationalist ideas and produce new idols of the mass culture.
“Borderline. Ukrainian Art 1985–2004”is a large scale group show of Ukrainian artists exploring development of the Ukrainian contemporary art from early 1980s till 2004 when the Orange Revolution had happened in the country. The exhibition investigates driving forces of socially and politically engaged art starting from “pre-perestroika” time. It presents more than 40 major group works by prominent Ukrainian artists and art groups whose practice has been defined during and shortly after the collapse of the USSR.
Due to the limited availability of seats early registration is recommended. Please call +380 44 590 08 58. Event participants have a priority access to the art centre.
“Transition syndrome: Ukrainian cinema of the 1990s” programme:
August 2
- 19:30 – lecture*
- 20:30 – screening of film “The Asthenic Syndrome”, director Kira Muratova, 1989, 135 min.
August 23
- 19:30 – lecture*
- 20:30 – screening of film “Woodcock”, director Oleksandr Muratov, 1996, 82 min.
August 30
- 19:30 – lecture*
- 20:30 – screening of film “In that part of sky…”, director Igor Chernitsky, 1992, 115 min.
*Topics of lectures and names of lecturers will be announced additionally.
Opening hours: from Tuesday through Sunday from 12:00 to 21:00.
Admission is free.
