Zinaida Kubar at the "Byzantine Nostalgia" Exhibition in Warsaw
In 2019, Zinaida Kubar participated in the landmark exhibition "Byzantine Nostalgia," held at the Ujazdowski Castle Centre for Contemporary Art in Warsaw, Poland.
About the Exhibition
"Byzantine Nostalgia" was a large-scale project that brought together Ukrainian and Polish artists. The exhibition’s concept was based on exploring parallels between Polish and Ukrainian art, cultural traditions, and codes, as well as their shared roots.
Exhibition curator Viktoria Burlaka emphasized the importance of investigating common cultural sources and the coexistence of two aspects—sacred and secular, spirituality and physicality.
Zinaida Kubar's Participation
At the exhibition, Zinaida Kubar presented her work "White Coffin," a video created in 2018. This piece organically fit into the overall concept of the exhibition, reflecting the interaction between the spiritual and physical aspects of existence.
Significance of the Exhibition
"Byzantine Nostalgia" became an important event in the world of contemporary art, bringing together over 40 prominent artists from Ukraine and Poland. The exhibition featured renowned names such as Magdalena Abakanowicz, Jerzy Nowosielski, Tadeusz Kantor, Oleksandr Dubovyk, Arsen Savadov, and many others.
The exhibition was supported by the Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage and attracted significant international attention to Ukrainian art.
Participating in this prestigious exhibition was a key milestone in Zinaida Kubar's artistic career, highlighting her role in the dialogue between contemporary Ukrainian and Polish art.
About the Exhibition
"Byzantine Nostalgia" was a large-scale project that brought together Ukrainian and Polish artists. The exhibition’s concept was based on exploring parallels between Polish and Ukrainian art, cultural traditions, and codes, as well as their shared roots.
Exhibition curator Viktoria Burlaka emphasized the importance of investigating common cultural sources and the coexistence of two aspects—sacred and secular, spirituality and physicality.
Zinaida Kubar's Participation
At the exhibition, Zinaida Kubar presented her work "White Coffin," a video created in 2018. This piece organically fit into the overall concept of the exhibition, reflecting the interaction between the spiritual and physical aspects of existence.
Significance of the Exhibition
"Byzantine Nostalgia" became an important event in the world of contemporary art, bringing together over 40 prominent artists from Ukraine and Poland. The exhibition featured renowned names such as Magdalena Abakanowicz, Jerzy Nowosielski, Tadeusz Kantor, Oleksandr Dubovyk, Arsen Savadov, and many others.
The exhibition was supported by the Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage and attracted significant international attention to Ukrainian art.
Participating in this prestigious exhibition was a key milestone in Zinaida Kubar's artistic career, highlighting her role in the dialogue between contemporary Ukrainian and Polish art.
