The opening of the "Century of Ukrainian Abstraction" project, which will explore the integral tradition of Ukrainian abstract art, took place at kmbs.

In his welcoming speech, Oleksandr Savruk noted: "Abstract art and kmbs are a completely natural combination. We call ourselves a 'soft' rather than instrumental school, and we raise questions about the nature of humans. What can they do with this world? The answer is obviously not in tools, budgets, or even numbers. Therefore, we are very pleased to be part of this great project."

Abstract art in Ukrainian culture has an integral tradition dating back to the early 20th century. The project introduces Ukrainian abstractionists, illustrates the dialogue between artists separated by time and not united by a single 'school'. It also tells how this dialogue was facilitated by media, the publication of private collections, and museum special archives.

A kind of informational preview of the "Century of Ukrainian Abstraction" was the "Dialogue in Time" exhibition, located at kmbs. It illustrates the conversation between artists of the 20th and 21st centuries in categories:

"color" — Meller/Lebedynets
"construction" — Khvostenko-Khvostov/Zhuravel
"light" — Bohomazov/Bevza
"pause" — Exter/Bilyk
"rhythm" — Popova/Bazhay

The works of Ukrainian abstractionists can be viewed in the Illinska Panoramic and Ideas Gallery auditoriums from January 28 to March 3.

"It is very symbolic that this preview takes place on the territory of the Kyiv-Mohyla Business School, where they do not teach hackneyed templates, but form a worldview — general, business conduct, attitude to society. After all, thinking abstractly in the conditions of a post-industrial society for a business person who strives for success is the foundation of foundations," emphasized Kostyantyn Kozhemyaka, President of the ArtHuss Foundation.

To restore the tradition of Ukrainian abstraction, leading art historians, museum figures, artists, and publishers will join forces.

Among the project organizers:

art historian Diana Klochko (media curator);
artist Petro Bevza (exhibition curator);
art historian Dmytro Horbachov (chief consultant of the project);
President of the ArtHuss Foundation Kostyantyn Kozhemyaka.

During 2020/21, the "Century of Ukrainian Abstraction" exhibitions will be presented at several art locations in Ukraine. The project also plans lectures, discussions, public talks, and the publication of a book.

"Century of Ukrainian Abstraction" at kmbs