Vyshyvanka Fest 2024

Ua in UK Community and Volkova PR&Fashion Talents Agency invite all residents and guests of London to join in the celebration of International Embroidery Day and visit the Vyshyvanka Fest, which will not only introduce the British society to Ukrainian traditional clothing, remind Ukrainians of the power of national identity, but will once again draw public attention to the war in Ukraine through cultural promotion. 

📍Location: DSQube - gallery of Devonshire Square, Western Courtyard - London EC2M 4YE - @dsq_london

Sunday, 19.05

10.00-20.00 - an exhibition of fashion illustrations on the theme of embroidery by Tetyana Chulkova and a collection of Ukrainian traditional clothes of the end of the 19th - beginning of the 20th century from different regions of Ukraine by Olena Orenchak, pop-up, consultations of stylists, photo zone and express photo sessions from Alyona Barkar

13.00-16.30 - international networking

13.00-13.30 - welcome-drink, introducing

13.30 - lecture by Hanna Lymar, Art historian, PhD in Fine Arts - «The role of the Ukrainian national costume in the ceremonial traditions of the Ukrainian people» (eng, ua)

14.15 - break

14.30 - lecture by Diana Kocheva, Founder of Super Secret Art Club, Guest lecturer at Sotheby’s - "Unknown Heritage: How Vyshyvanka Inspired the Art World" (eng, ua)

15.15 - break

15.30 - practicum by Maria Springis is an award-winning director and producer, the founder of the video production company in Great Britain, Dreams Into Reality production - «Expertise in creating video content: own capabilities and a professional approach» (eng, ua)

We accept applications from brands and businesses to participate in the festival, there is an organizational fee. Details - info@volkovaagency.com

Organizers: * @volkova_aleksandra * @volkova_pfa

* @uainukcommunity

Partners: * @pianavyshnia.uk * @vadimgranovskiy * @fresh.black.okay

PS: on the poster - illustration by @tanyachulkova