Ukrainan Art Festival

Tania Ruda (born 1978, Kyiv) is a Ukrainian visual artist, curator, and fashion photographer currently based in Prague, Czech Republic. Born into a family of artists, Ruda’s creative path was shaped by early exposure to visual art. She studied painting before turning to art history, which expanded her conceptual approach and deepened her understanding of visual narratives. A central theme in Ruda’s work is the exploration of the human body. The experience of war and displacement has profoundly transformed this exploration. The body now emerges as a site of survival, resistance, and memory—a fragile yet persistent imprint of life against the backdrop of violence and loss.

Taras Bychko (b. 1987, Lviv, Ukraine) is a documentary and art photographer currently based in Royal Tunbridge Wells, UK.
His work explores themes of memory, space, identity, and the relationship between people and their environment. Through photography, he captures the poetry of everyday life, often balancing between subjectivity and objectivity, allowing reality itself to be the director of the scene. His projects frequently delve into forced migration, urban transformations, nostalgia, and the emotional states of individuals in transition.
Taras is a curator, educator, and a judge of various international photography competitions.

Vira Minailova is a Ukrainian artist whose work stands out for its diversity, deep emotions, and cultural roots. Her works, whether paintings, photography, sculptures, or installations, reflect not only personal and social themes but also the richness of Ukrainian culture and history, creating dialogues that go beyond surface-level visual experiences.

Pavlo Mazai is a Ukrainian artist whose work acts as a mirror, reflecting Ukrainian culture, history, and contemporary reality through diverse and expressive photographs. Pavlo Mazai was born, lives, and works in Kyiv. In his life, as well as in the world, everything is fluid and changing. After a flawless career as a customs officer for 13 years, Pavlo chose creativity. His passion for photography became his new profession. Crossing boundaries has been in his nature.

Daria Koltsova is one of the most prominent figures in contemporary Ukrainian art. Her artistic practice, which includes installations, performances, and videos, brings together political and personal dimensions. Her works have the ability to transform current geopolitical or social situations into sensitive and tangible experiences, linking their intimate perceptions and consequences for individuals. Moving away from realistic representation, she gives form to new images, sometimes drawing from history or iconography. Since the annexation of Crimea by Russia and the war in Donbas in 2014, she has been working on questions regarding the impacts of war and the possibilities of defense and resilience.

Polina Kuznetsova is a Ukrainian artist whose work is like a kaleidoscope, reflecting her multifaceted experiences and cultural roots through expressive and emotionally charged pieces. She is unafraid to tackle complex themes such as identity, homeland, and human relationships, using colors and forms that resonate on a deeper level.

Maya Kolesnik, an artist from Odessa, is like a visual poet who tells stories of identity, cultural heritage, and personal experiences through a unique style and emotional depth. She does not limit herself to one technique but uses various materials to create visually powerful compositions that invite the viewer to think, feel, and empathize. She holds a master’s degree in architecture from Odessa State Academy of Civil Engineering and Architecture and a master’s in art from École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts de Lyon, showcasing her versatile education.

Viktoria Berezhina, a Ukrainian artist and curator, paints worlds where a distinctive style and emotions resonate within the soul. Her art serves as a bridge connecting traditions and modernity, creating dialogues between cultures and history.

Anton Hudo is a Ukrainian artist whose work bursts with expressiveness and visual richness on the canvas. His pieces serve as windows into Ukrainian culture, history, and social realities, touching on deeper questions of identity, homeland, and the essence of humanity.

Roman Minin is a Ukrainian artist whose work is like a journey through time, intertwining traditions and visions of the future. His pieces are extraordinary in both approach and expressiveness. He is unafraid to experiment with different art forms, merging traditional and contemporary to create a unique visual language that touches the soul and prompts reflection.

Andrii Palval is a Ukrainian artist whose work is an explosion of emotions and colors that draws you in from the first glance. His pieces are not just images but windows into emotional landscapes where traditional Ukrainian culture dances with contemporary art trends. Palval’s work feels like an ancient bond between nature and humanity, as if telling a story that awaits the audience’s engagement.