Concentration Of The Will Exhibition

Current project

Illustration
Illustration
Illustration
Illustration

About the exhibition

Contemporary history increasingly resembles a battle of the wits, with political will at the forefront. This conclusion is prompted by the war. From the very first days, it has been testing the will of all those who stand for Ukraine and democracy. Fortunately, Ukrainians have resisted and created a forceful field of public anger, which now involves tens of millions of people.
In this forceful field, freedom reveals its distinct meaning, which is not always realised in times of peace. It does not appear as a desire for unlimited power, but rather as the will to collectively resist any tyranny.
Back in the nineteenth century, Georg Hegel expressed the idea that the “World Spirit” directs the course of history towards overcoming despotism and humanity’s recognition of the value of freedom.
The upcoming project is set to take place with the support of some of Ukraine's most esteemed institutions in the art world. Specifically, the National Academy of Arts of Ukraine, the Modern Art Research Institute, the M17 Contemporary Art Center, and Natalia Shpytkovska "Art Advisory" will all be contributing their expertise and resources to make this project a success.
Learn more about the concept here.

About project

The exhibition will run simultaneously in the venues of the three organising institutions.

    • Organised by

    • National Academy of Arts of Ukraine, Modern Art Research Institute, M17 Contemporary Art Center

    • Organised by

    • Organised by

    • National Academy of Arts of Ukraine, Modern Art Research Institute, M17 Contemporary Art Center

    • National Academy of Arts of Ukraine, Modern Art Research Institute, M17 Contemporary Art Center

    • Project management from the institutions

    • Andriy Puchkov (NAAU), Igor Abramovych (MARI), Natalia Shpytkovska (M17 CAC)

    • Organised by

    • Project management from the institutions

    • National Academy of Arts of Ukraine, Modern Art Research Institute, M17 Contemporary Art Center

    • Andriy Puchkov (NAAU), Igor Abramovych (MARI), Natalia Shpytkovska (M17 CAC)

    • Curators

    • Andriy Sydorenko, Iryna Yatsyk

    • Organised by

    • Curators

    • National Academy of Arts of Ukraine, Modern Art Research Institute, M17 Contemporary Art Center

    • Andriy Sydorenko, Iryna Yatsyk

    • Partners

    • Art Support Fund, Natalia Shpytkovska Art Advisory, ArtHuss, Front-Art, Utico, Ulma

    • Organised by

    • Partners

    • National Academy of Arts of Ukraine, Modern Art Research Institute, M17 Contemporary Art Center

    • Art Support Fund, Natalia Shpytkovska Art Advisory, ArtHuss, Front-Art, Utico, Ulma

    • Media partners

    • Антиквар, МІТЄЦ, Арт Курсив

    • Organised by

    • Media partners

    • National Academy of Arts of Ukraine, Modern Art Research Institute, M17 Contemporary Art Center

    • Антиквар, МІТЄЦ, Арт Курсив

    • Opening

    • the middle of May

    • Organised by

    • Opening

    • National Academy of Arts of Ukraine, Modern Art Research Institute, M17 Contemporary Art Center

    • the middle of May

Details

The exhibition will run simultaneously in the venues of the three organising institutions.

Organised by

The National Academy of Arts of Ukraine,
The Modern Art Research Institute,
M17 Contemporary Art Center

Project management from the institutions

Andriy Puchkov (NAAU),
Igor Abramovych (MARI),
Natalia Shpytkovska (M17 CAC)

Curators

Andriy Sydorenko, Iryna Yatsyk

Partners

Art Support Fund, Natalia Shpytkovska Art Advisory, ArtHuss, Front-Art, Utico, Ulma

Media partners

Антиквар, МІТЄЦ, Арт Курсив

Requirements

Application should indicate the name, concept, technical description and visualisation of the work of contemporary art, as well as the authors’ contact details and CVs (creative highlights and biography).

Project media

Projects and artworks in various media are considered: photography, digital art, graphics, installation, painting, video, sculpture, etc.

Opening

the middle of May

the concentration of the will

Institutional partners

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The Modern Art Research Institute

The Modern Art Research Institute is unique scientific institution which undertakes fundamental research in all areas of contemporary art. Its practical and theoretical studies are aimed on development of professional contemporary art and architecture; on implementation of the newest art techniques and practices; on advance of the national culture, preprint preparation and publishing of monographs and collected papers from the major research fields of the Institute.

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National Academy of Arts of Ukraine

National Academy of Arts of Ukraine is a state scientific and artistic institution in the field of art, culture, and art history in Ukraine. The activity of the Academy is a form of support and the continuation of the glorious traditions of the Ukrainian people in the field of art, the science of art and culture, and art education, an effective tool for the fulfilment of social and cultural needs and aspirations of the nation.

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M17 Contemporary Art Center

M17 Contemporary Art Center is a cultural institution that functions as an educational and research platform and exhibition venue for Ukrainian and foreign contemporary art. The activities of the Center are aimed at creating a dialogue between professional circles and all agents of the culture sector.

The Art Support Fund is providing support for the "Concentration of the Will" exhibition in collaboration with the Tthe National Academy of Arts of Ukraine, the Modern Art Research Institute, the M17 Contemporary Art Center, and Natalia Shpytkovska "Art Advisory". 
The exhibition is starting in the middle of May 2023.