UFDA's Articles: Insights into Ukraine's Art and Culture 50

With great sorrow, the art world mourns the loss of Ukrainian artist Ihor Selemenev. To honor his memory, we spoke with friends and colleagues, gathering heartfelt stories, reflections, and photographs to paint a vivid portrait of the late artist.

UFDA’s Open Call for Ukrainian museums, galleries, art institutions, and individual artists is approaching its deadline. With just one week left until May 1, 2025, we encourage all interested participants to finalize their applications. This initiative aims to preserve Ukraine’s cultural heritage through digitization, ensuring its resilience and accessibility for the future.

Ukrainian Fund of Digitized Art is pleased to announce that it has extended its catalogue with outstanding works by Aleksei Bordusov, aka Aec Interesni Kazki! This new addition greatly enhances the overall portfolio, and UFDA invites everyone to see these masterpieces in full resolution. 

In a world where almost everything is going digital, art has not been an exception. What's happening with the art market after the NFT boom? Have "digital art" sales remained just a bubble, or have they become an important part of contemporary culture?

Following the success of the UFDA's first auction, we’re excited to announce that you can now request Digital Originals of masterpieces directly from our online catalogue. This unique opportunity allows both seasoned and aspiring collectors to own digitized works of art!

Ukrainian artist Zhanna Kadyrova, renowned for her innovative multimedia work, has won the first Her Art Prize 2025 for her project Refugees, which documents the interiors of war-damaged buildings. Founded by Art Paris and Marie Claire in partnership with Boucheron, the prize celebrates women artists and includes a €30,000 award. This year marks another milestone for Kadyrova, who also won the Shevchenko Prize in Visual Arts and achieved success at UFDA's auction with her work Anxiety.

An upcoming talk titled "Art and the Product Approach: The Story Behind the Launch of the Ukrainian Fund of Digitized Art" will feature Anna Filippova, founder of UFDA—the largest digital art repository in Ukraine. Taking place on April 8 at 18:30, the event explores how blockchain technology is being used to preserve cultural heritage. In her talk, she'll share insights on launching a cultural-tech startup, covering idea validation, team building, management structures, and overcoming challenges—offering key lessons for museum professionals, heritage workers, and digital product developers.

Marina Abramović, celebrated for her pioneering performances, is now exploring the world of blockchain technology. The artist is broadening her artistic practice through the "Marina Abramović Element" (MAE) project. This shift prompts thought-provoking questions about the evolution of art and the interplay between physical presence and digital representation in the context of contemporary creativity.