"Ukrainian DNA" at the Venice Biennale.
“It was a true celebration of Ukraine, where our history was portrayed with sincerity and clarity.” — Oleksandr Tkachenko, Minister of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine, for his video address to the guests.
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18.05.2023
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Courtesy of the curatorial team and participating artists Ornella Ostapenko, Massimo Romanazzi, and collaborators
The opening of “DNA Ucraino (Ukrainian DNA)” took place on 19 May at La Biennale di Venezia, welcoming over 150 guests.
The project was developed over a four-month period by a dedicated team of curators and artists and was presented during one of the most significant moments of the international cultural calendar.We extend our sincere gratitude to all those whose contributions, presence, and support made this project possible.
Institutional and Official Support
Edoardo Milesi, President of the Cultural Association Scuola Permanente dell’Abitare, and Bruno Bernardi, President of Fondazione Bevilacqua La Masa, for generously providing the pavilion space.
Ermelinda Damiano, President of the Municipality of Venice.
Yaroslav Melnyk, Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Italy, together with the Embassy of Ukraine in Italy and the Consulate General of Ukraine in Milan.
Mariana Oleskiv, Commissioner of the National Pavilion of Ukraine.
José Luis Cortez, President of the UIA – International Union of Architects.
Ruth Schagemann, President of the Architects’ Council of Europe.
Oleksandr Chyzhevskyi, President of the Architectural Chamber of the National Union of Architects of Ukraine.
