Artist talk + Workshop with Ksenia Hnylytska
Thursday, 6 July 2023, 6 pm
Kunsthaus Hamburg
Free admission.
[The program will be held in English]
«The Gathering Place» returns with a new exciting event featuring a very special guest! Ukrainian artist Ksenia Hnylytska is coming to Hamburg to introduce us to her diverse artistic practice. Prepare to immerse yourself in a curated selection of artist’s video works that cover an extensive period of the development of the Ukrainian contemporary art scene and Ksenia’s role in this.
But that’s not all! You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in an art workshop, where Ksenia will guide us in creating a collective masterpiece. Together, we will explore and express our own unique experiences and concerns, while shedding light on global issues that demand attention. Let’s come together not only to make a strong statement through art but also to have a lot of absorbing conversations in a friendly circle.
Ksenia Hnylytska (*1984, Kyiv) is an interdisciplinary artist who works in a multitude of fields, including painting, drawing, ceramics, video, and more. Graduated in 2009 from the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture in Kyiv. In addition to her remarkable solo artistic practice, Ksenia has an extensive background in collaborative projects. She played a pivotal role as a co-founder and member of «R.E.P» and «Hudrada» («Creative Committee») collectives. Ksenia participates in diverse exhibitions, projects, and activities. Her works have been shown at numerous venues, such as the National Art Museum of Ukraine and Visual Culture Research Center in Kyiv. In 2020 Ksenia was shortlisted for PinchukArtСentre Prize. In her practice, Ksenia usually addresses social and political topics. Since the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine, she lives and works in Munich.
Photo: L’Officiel Ukraine