History of art in Ukraine
27 July 2024 10am - 5pm28 July 2024 10am - 5pm
Wolfson British Academy Room | Burlington Gardens
£420. Includes light refreshments and a wine reception at the end of day one.
Friends of the RA book first
In the Eye of the Storm
Discover the history of art in Ukraine on this weekend course, taught by art historians and curators.
As we present the most comprehensive UK exhibition about modernist art in Ukraine, this weekend course will explore a rich history of creativity that paved the way for the flourishing of artistic styles that make up modernism in Ukraine.
From traditional Ukrainian folk art to the influence of Byzantine mosaics and frescoes and Baroque architecture on Ukrainian culture, we will uncover the range of artistic styles and cultural identities that make up the history of Ukrainian art.
We will look at the ways in which modernist artists such as Kazymyr Malevych, Alexandra Exter and El Lissitzky built on the blending of Ukrainian, Polish, Russian and Jewish cultures to formulate their distinct artistic styles. Participants will have the opportunity to encounter new and lesser-known works by Ukrainian artists, as well as to reassess Ukrainian artists and artworks that have often been misidentified as Russian.
Over the weekend, participants will learn from a range of experts, from art historians to curators, and are encouraged to engage in discussion and debate.
If the course is sold out, please contact public.programmes@royalacademy.org.uk to join our waiting list.
Minimum age 18. If you have any access requirements that you’d like to discuss, please contact public.programmes@royalacademy.org.uk.