As we sum up the results of our debut interdisciplinary art Laboratory, held within the framework of the 22nd Docudays UA, we invite you to explore the digital version of the exhibition catalogue.
The publication includes a curatorial text on this year’s exhibition “How We Remember”, interviews with the organisers and mentors, as well as information about the featured art projects, their authors, and the team behind the initiative. Curator of the Laboratory, Oleksandra Nabieva, shares:
“In our case, the exhibition catalogue is not only a means of documenting the project, but also that broader perspective that allows us to trace the path we’ve taken. It reflects how the Laboratory was structured and functioned throughout the year, culminating in the exhibition. The interviews with mentors and organisers delve into the significance and role of working with the Ukraine War Archive through art, and also offer a glimpse behind the scenes at how participants interacted and collaborated.”
As noted in our festival report, the Laboratory’s open call for artists received 188 applications, from which the jury selected 32 participants for the educational module. Afterward, 10 finalist projects were implemented with the support of the Lab and invited mentors. The result was the exhibition “How We Remember,” hosted at the Ukraїnka Gallery. The show also featured 1 additional artwork by lab participants that was developed independently. Around 240 people visited the exhibition, and another 45 attended the artist talks that expanded the program. DOCU/SYNTHESIS also hosted a special screening of Zhanna Kadyrova’s film IDP, followed by a discussion on preserving cultural heritage at the Zhovten cinema. More than 50 people attended the event.
The 22nd Docudays UA took place with financial support from the European Union, the Embassy of Sweden in Ukraine, and the International Renaissance Foundation. The views, conclusions, or recommendations expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union, the governments, or charitable organizations of these countries. Responsibility for the content lies solely with the authors.
