May 9–29, 2026 · Tallinn

Ukrainan Art Festival

UKU

Estonia’s first festival dedicated to contemporary Ukrainian art brings us a Ukraine we haven’t seen before. A facet of a brave nation whose very existence is already a great victory.

For over four years, Ukraine has been bravely resisting a relentless aggressor. For more than three years, we have witnessed footage and images that should not exist in the 21st century. “Never again,” we once said. And yet.
UKUfest is a platform that supports the presentation and preservation of Ukrainian culture.

UKUfest 2026 is an Estonian–Ukrainian interdisciplinary cultural festival that brings contemporary Ukrainian culture to Estonian audiences through music, film, fashion, and performance. The festival is grounded in the belief that culture is not merely creative expression, but also a carrier of resilience, identity, and international solidarity.

The central theme of the festival is “Ukrainian Fashion as Cultural Resilience”, focusing on the role of creativity and design in situations where cultural continuity is under threat.

UKUfest explores how art helps preserve identity and make sense of experiences in times of crisis and war. The festival creates space for dialogue between different art forms and strengthens the visibility of Ukrainian culture in Europe.

The programme opens with the seminar “Art as Resistance”, which examines the role of art in resistance and the shaping of collective memory, bringing together creators from different fields.

At the heart of the festival is the Ukrainian fashion programme, which combines performance, exhibition, and installation. Irina Dzhus presents the performance “ANTICON” in Tallinn, where DZHUS explores the body, identity, and survival.

The exhibition features BEVZA, BOBKOVA, VOZIANOV, KACHOROVSKA and DZHUS with the installation “ANTICON”, complemented by a jewellery collection by Tetiana Chorna.

The music programme brings together Ukrainian and Estonian musicians, creating an emotional bridge between the two cultures. The film programme, in collaboration with Kino Sõprus, presents a selection of contemporary Ukrainian films.

UKUfest 2026 is a platform that strengthens cultural ties between Estonia and Ukraine, supports Ukrainian artists, and creates new opportunities for collaboration.

UKUfest 2026 brings together music, film, fashion, performance, and discussions into a unified whole where creativity becomes resistance and culture connects people.

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BEVZA

BEVZA is a Ukrainian fashion brand founded in 2006 by designer Svetlana Bevza. The label is known for its minimalist, modern aesthetic, clean silhouettes, and refined tailoring that emphasize simplicity, balance, and architectural precision. BEVZA designs often use high‑quality natural fabrics and subtle detailing to create timeless, wearable pieces that reflect both elegance and practicality. The brand’s collections encompass ready‑to‑wear womenswear, knitwear, and outerwear, appealing to contemporary women who value understated luxury and sophisticated design. BEVZA has earned international recognition, showing at major fashion weeks and being stocked in global concept stores, making it one of Ukraine’s most respected contemporary fashion names.

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BOBKOVA

Kristina Bobkova founded her brand in 2000, creating a distinct voice in contemporary womenswear.
The brand is known for contemporary elegance with a minimalist yet expressive aesthetic, combining clean silhouettes with subtle experimental details. It often explores contrasts between softness and structure, using high-quality fabrics and precise tailoring. Designs feature asymmetry and unexpected cuts, emphasizing individuality and quiet confidence. Overall, it represents modern, thoughtful fashion for independent women.

Kristina Bobkova graduated from Kyiv National University of Technology and Design and the University of Marangoni with a degree in fashion design. She created her first student collection at 17, and in 1998 debuted a professional collection at Ukrainian Fashion Week, entering the top 5 Ukrainian designers.
She has worked for many years as a designer and stylist for Ukrainian stars in show business, sports, theater, and television, and as a costume designer for film.
Her brand reflects elegant minimalism, Japanese-inspired cuts, high-quality materials, and wearability. Inspiration comes from creative journeys, cultural exploration, secluded places, contemporary art, books, films, architecture, and vintage markets. A central theme is admiration for strong, creative women shaping the world.

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IRINA DZHUS

Irina Dzhus is a Ukrainian fashion designer, stylist, and the creative force behind the avant‑garde brand DZHUS, founded in 2010. She graduated from Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design and launched her conceptual label focused on innovative, multifunctional clothing and accessories made from cruelty‑free, ethical materials. Known for minimalist yet expressive designs and transformable garments, DZHUS combines artistic vision with practical wearability. Irina’s collections have been showcased at international fashion weeks, and she has received awards for cruelty‑free and innovative fashion. The brand also supports social and cultural causes, reflecting her commitment to ethical, conscious design.

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TETIANA CHORNA

Tetiana Chorna is a Ukrainian conceptual jewellery brand founded in 2010 by artist and designer Tetiana Chorna. The brand creates jewellery as wearable art, combining original forms, mixed materials, and meaningful narratives. Each piece reflects personal and cultural stories, emotional depth, and contemporary Ukrainian creativity. Chorna’s collections are often unique or limited edition and have been showcased at international exhibitions and fashion weeks in Kyiv, Paris, Vilnius, Bucharest, and New York.

KACHO­ROVSKA

Kachorovska is a Ukrainian fashion label with shoemaking roots since 1957, now led by Alina Kachorovska, the third generation of the family. Alina transformed the family’s artisanal craft into a contemporary brand known for stylish, comfortable, and feminine shoes, bags, and ready-to-wear pieces. The label combines tradition with innovation and fosters a creative community through initiatives like the Shoelovers Club. With flagship stores, online sales, and strong presence in Ukraine’s design scene, Kachorovska is a leading name in contemporary Ukrainian fashion.

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VOZIANOV

Vozianov is a Ukrainian avant‑garde fashion brand founded in 1998 by Fedir Vozianov. It focuses on minimalist, conceptual design with clean lines, geometric shapes, and experimental forms. The brand aims to create universal, wearable pieces that transcend trends, sizing norms, and traditional fashion rules. Vozianov often draws inspiration from art, literature, and culture, treating clothing as both a functional object and a creative statement. Its collections have been showcased at Ukrainian Fashion Week and are recognized for blending avant‑garde aesthetics with practical wearability. Inclusivity, innovation, and artistic expression are central to the brand’s identity.

Fedir Vozianov born in Kyiv into an intellectually engaged family, he initially explored creative work before fully committing to fashion design. Early in his career, Vozianov gained recognition for his minimalist and experimental approach, blending technology, artistic concepts, and performative fashion presentations. He has been described as one of the most avant‑garde voices in the Ukrainian fashion scene and was listed among promising talent by publications like Vogue Italia.
Vozianov’s work often dissolves traditional boundaries between clothing, art, and design-treating garments as objects with functional, visual, and conceptual significance rather than mere fashion items. Throughout his career, he has drawn inspiration from art movements (such as suprematism), literature, culture, and universal design principles. His shows have included performative elements and symbolic narratives, such as a 2017 collection inspired by the work of Ukrainian‑born writer Mykola Gogol that centered a disabled model as the protagonist. Vozianov’s approach emphasizes inclusivity and adaptability, creating pieces that transcend conventional sizing and fashion norms.
In addition to his creative work, he has engaged with broader design and cultural projects, combining fashion with object and architectural design. Over time, his practice has evolved to focus on conceptual experimentation, universality, and artistic expression, placing him among the most innovative figures in Ukrainian contemporary design.

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NINA DOSHE

Nina Doshe is a Ukrainian art-driven fashion brand by designer Nina Dobrovolska. The brand transforms original paintings into wearable art on silk, creating scarves, kimonos, textiles, and luxury accessories. Each piece reflects Nina’s painterly style, blending fine art with fashion, and her work is also exhibited internationally.

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Tickets

9 May – 28 May 2026

Festival: Ukrainian Fashion as Cultural Resilience

Standard Ticket – €10
Discount Ticket – €5 (Students, Ukrainians, seniors)

 

Free Entry:

• Children under 1 metre tall
• Schoolchildren on Sundays

 

Solaris Centre, 2nd Floor (stairs to Kino Artis cinema), Tallinn

 

Open Tue–Sun, 12:00–20:00

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Project: Faces of the Ukrainian Dream

This is a project with which we want to tell the world about Ukrainian children
and what they have been through and continue to go through, their own dreams and dreams for Ukraine.

The children of Ukraine had the right to a happy future, smiles, games, a cozy home, a friendly family circle, hugs from their parents, dreams, peace, and harmony.

However, the aggressor deprived them of a normal happy childhood. The enemy brought shelling, destruction, occupation…

For millions of children, russia has stolen birthday celebrations, family holidays, school memories, and time with friends and family. Children have lost parents, siblings, homes, schools, and playgrounds.

The world needs to feel and understand all the horrors that children’s eyes have seen, to see what Ukrainian children dream of, and to make extra efforts every day to help Ukraine.

Sirens, enemy shelling, and bomb shelter drills have become a terrifying reality for the children who stayed in Ukraine. The children of Ukraine have grown up overnight. But they dream of a peaceful, happy future, they dream of returning home, they dream of hugging their loved ones. They dream…

For more information about this and other projects and initiatives of the All-Ukrainian Association “Patriot” please visit our website.

All-Ukrainian Association “Patriot”

Film programme in Kino Sõprus

UKUfest film programme in Kino Sõprus. The screenings at Kino Sõprus are part of the broader UKUFest programme, which brings together film, contemporary art, music, fashion, and performance to showcase the vitality and diversity of Ukrainian culture in today’s Europe.

Kino Sõprus
Vana-Posti 8, Tallinn

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VENUE

Solaris Centre
Estonia pst 9, Tallinn
2nd Floor
(stairs to Kino Artis cinema)

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Festival organiser: Alice Järvet, info@ukufest.ee