Editor’s Note: Ukraine remains under adaptive quarantine, and the number of COVID-19 cases has been growing. However, after the country lifted some of the restrictions, the entertainment industry has been getting back to operations under new measures that include social distancing and a limited number of attendees. To let us know about the upcoming shows, exhibitions, concerts, movie screenings, festivals, and parties, please send an e-mail to [email protected].
‘Chornobyldorf’
The composers of the Nova Opera artist group, Roman Hryhoriv and Ilya Razumeiko, are presenting their new creation, the opera “Chornobyldorf.” Inspired by the consequences of the world’s worst nuclear accident in Chornobyl, the composers wrote a piece that fantasizes about the far post-capitalist future of humanity. The opera portrays the survivors of a series of catastrophic events, who try to rebuild the civilization through performing rituals. Performed in Ukrainian, Latin, German and Italian, “Chornobyldorf” will feature various folk instruments.
“Chornobyldorf.” Mystetskyi Arsenal (10-12 Lavrska St.) Oct. 31 – Nov. 1. 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Ticket prices start at Hr 500. Visitors must be over 18.
Ukraine now has its first state-funded Museum of Contemporary Art that exhibits works by some of the country’s most acclaimed contemporary artists. (Museum of Modern Art of Ukraine) (Museum of Modern Art of Ukraine/Facebook)
Ukrainian contemporary art
Ukraine’s first-ever state-funded Museum of Contemporary Art has opened its doors on Oct. 29. The venue exhibits works by some of the most-celebrated Ukrainian contemporary artists: Oleh Holosiy, who has created about 300 paintings during his artistic career; Oleksandr Roitburd, the director of the Odesa Art Museum; Vlada Ralko, an award-winning artist, whose works were exhibited in the United States and a number of European countries. Another artist represented in the brand-new museum is David Chichkan, who explores political and social issues through paintings.
Ukrainian contemporary art. Museum of Modern Art of Ukraine (22 Nahirna St.) Opening on Oct. 29. Free. The museum will publish their working hours by the end of Oct. 30.
Kyiv’s Bursa hotel is holding another edition of the Garage Sale event on its rooftop. (Bursa Hotel Kyiv/Facebook) (Bursa Hotel/Facebook)
Bursa Garage Sale
Kyiv’s avant-garde trendsetter in the hospitality business, Bursa hotel offers local residents to spend this Sunday on their rooftop with a picturesque view on Podil district. There, the hotel will hold a garage sale, bringing together the sellers of vintage furniture, home decor and clothing. The visitors will be offered to enjoy a glass of natural wine and treat themselves to food from Bursa’s neo-bistro Supra.
Bursa Garage Sale. Bursal (11B Kostiantynivska St.) Nov. 1. 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free
Kyiv’s Kooperativ creative space will bring together independent galleries and artists, who will sell their works at the upcoming contemporary art fair. (Saturday Art Fair)
Saturday Art Fair
Kyiv residents and guests will get a chance to purchase works of contemporary Ukrainian artists. The Kooperativ creative space will host a contemporary art fair, which will feature independent Ukrainian artists and galleries that will present artworks. The list includes the groundbreakers of Kyiv’s art world, such as The Naked Room, Artup Store, Port.Agency, Dymchuk Gallery, RA Gallery and 39. Apart from that, the event will hold a handmade printing workshop, where visitors will have an opportunity to create their own prints. There will also be music, drinks and snacks.
Saturday Art Fair. Kooperativ (23A Sichovykh Striltsiv St.) Oct. 31. 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Hr 100. Buy tickers at www.concert.ua/uk/event/saturday-art-fair
