Ukrainian Fund of Digitized Art (UFDA) in the International Spotlight: The Kyiv Independent on Our Mission
Anna Avetova
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The Ukrainian Fund of Digitized Art (UFDA) has captured international media attention through its innovative work at the intersection of art and digital technology. On May 29, 2025, the authoritative Ukrainian English-language publication The Kyiv Independent published a comprehensive article titled "When art meets blockchain: Ukraine's new frontier in wartime cultural preservation," providing detailed coverage of UFDA's activities and its crucial role in preserving cultural heritage during wartime.
Digital Revolution in Ukrainian Art
According to the publication, UFDA — officially launched in February 2025 — has already digitized over 3,000 artworks from more than 60 Ukrainian artists. The digitization process utilizes advanced Digital Light Capture technology, which ensures the most accurate reproduction of artwork details and textures in ultra-high resolution with impeccable color fidelity.
Blockchain in the Service of Culture
The article pays special attention to UFDA's innovative application of blockchain technology and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Each digitized artwork receives a unique digital twin in NFT format, guaranteeing not only its long-term preservation but also making it accessible to the international community of collectors, art historians, and art enthusiasts.
Thus, UFDA addresses two strategic objectives simultaneously: preserving Ukraine's cultural heritage during wartime and actively integrating Ukrainian art into the global cultural landscape.
Response to Contemporary Challenges
The Kyiv Independent journalists emphasize that the UFDA initiative has become a timely response to historical challenges, offering an effective solution for preserving Ukraine's cultural identity and strengthening the positions of Ukrainian artists on the international art scene.
UFDA leadership expresses sincere gratitude to The Kyiv Independent for their professional coverage of the foundation's activities and support of critical cultural initiatives.
Full article available at: When art meets blockchain: Ukraine's new frontier in wartime cultural preservation.