UFDA's Articles: Insights into Ukraine's Art and Culture 59

For Oleksandr Kryzhanovskyi, painting emerges from inquiry, observation, and reflection on the world. His art is a way to make sense of life, his own role within it, and his interaction with the surrounding environment, combining a deep mastery of traditional techniques with contemporary themes.

In this interview, the artist discusses his academic experience from the perspective of both a student and a teacher, the importance of daily practice in any form, and building a personal brand through cultivating a broad network of connections.

Sergey Melnitchenko is a Ukrainian photographer, founder of the MYPH School of Conceptual Photography, and an active volunteer who has continued to create art even after February 24, 2022.  Read key takeaways from our podcast with Sergey in our article!

UFDA held a podcast with Petro Bevza, who explores themes of space, continuity, and Ukrainian artistic identity. Read key takeaways in our article!

Polina Shcherbyna’s painting grows out of the experience of the body — vulnerable and sensitive, yet strong in its truth. Her works explore the boundary between pain and acceptance, between what is destroyed and what can be restored. For her, the body is a carrier of memory, a space of faith and revival, where the intimate becomes universal.

In this conversation, Polina shares her reflections on her artistic path, the reformation of painting, and the search for meaning in a world living through loss.

In our conversation with Ksenia Malykh for the UFDA Podcast, we trace her journey from running a DIY gallery in Kyiv to developing a new cultural center in post-industrial Ivano-Frankivsk. Malykh reflects on what truly makes an institution. 

We’re excited to announce that Yevheniia Hryhoryan has joined UFDA!

Expanding the dialogue: from Instagram beginnings to new listening spaces.

Summer 2025 was a truly exciting season for the UFDA team! We digitized hundreds of works, welcomed new artists, and expanded our community presence through conversations and collaborations. Let’s take a closer look at what we’ve achieved together.