On September 25, the opening of the exhibition project featuring the finalists of the 7th Nathan Altman All-Ukrainian Contemporary Visual Arts Competition for Young Artists took place at the Artynov Tower.
The exhibition showcases a new generation of young artists from various cities across Ukraine. Born and raised in an independent Ukraine, these artists move beyond the stereotypes of the past, creative clichés, and thematic limitations. Open to innovation and bold, pioneering approaches, this youth is ready to continuously generate new meanings and technological trends.
The selection process took place throughout August and September. During this time, the organizers received 46 applications, and the competition’s expert council selected the 20 best projects to be featured in the final exhibition. From these finalists, winners were chosen for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in the categories of Relevance, Innovation, and Creativity:
3rd Place: Kateryna Bondarenko and Oleh Savin
2nd Place: Olena Matoshniuk
1st Place: Emil Mamedov
All finalists received competition diplomas and commemorative prizes. The winner, Emil Mamedov from Kharkiv, was awarded the opportunity to hold a solo exhibition in Kyiv within the coming year.
Visitor Information:
Dates: The exhibition is open until October 13.
Hours: Daily from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays).
Organizers: The Department of Culture of the Vinnytsia City Council, the Museum of Vinnytsia, and the NGO "Laboratory of Actual Art."
Project Curator: Oleksandr Nykytyuk.
The competition was held as part of the implementation of the Culture Development Strategy for the Vinnytsia Urban Territorial Community, with support from the #EU4Culture project, funded by the European Union and implemented by the Goethe-Institut Ukraine.
