Jamala's victory at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest reminded the Ukrainian political class of the critical role arts and culture play in foreign relations and their unique ability to promote national interests. Ukraine’s culture holds tremendous potential to counteract what many perceive as a growing “Ukraine fatigue” in the West. To what extent do Ukraine's political and economic elites grasp this possibility and have a strategy? The speakers will discuss how to develop Ukraine's “soft power” in light of existing economic constraints and informational challenges.
The panel will be followed by a reception celebrating the exhibition of Victor Sydorenko's photos, statues, and video works.
Speakers (left to right)
* William Pomeranz (Moderator)
* H.E. Hanna Hopko -- Member of parliament and head of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
* Victor Sydorenko -- Artist; Director, Modern Art Research Institute, National Academy of Arts of Ukraine
* Kateryna Smagliy -- Director, Kennan Institute in Ukraine
* Olha Ivanova -- Counselor on Cultural Issues, Embassy of Ukraine to the US
Art Opening Reception: Memory of Unconsciousness:
Please join us for the opening reception of Memory of Unconsciousness, an exhibition by the celebrated artist and sculptor, Victor Sydorenko, Director of the Modern Art Research Institute of the National Academy of Arts of Ukraine.
Victor Sydorenko, one of Ukraine’s most prominent contemporary artists, will display photos and sculptures representing three cycles of his creative work: “Millstones of Time,” “Authentification,” and “Depersonalization.”
With these works, the artist addresses the themes of memory and time, attempts to eliminate the influence of the totalitarian worldview from his perceptions, and achieveing a new level of communication in society.
Speaking at the dedication were:
* Jane Harman -- Woodrow Wilson Center's CEO
* Valeriy Chaly -- Ukraine's ambassador to the US
* Victor Sydorenko -- Artist; Director, Modern Art Research Institute, National Academy of Arts of Ukraine
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