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Trupasta: Az ukrán tészta művészete
A Trupasta egy történet szenvedélyről és véletlenekről, egy történet, amely a kulináris kreativitás és a tészta szeretetében fonódik össze. Az ukrán faipari művészek kreativitását és kézügyességét dicsérő utazást egy egyszerű raviolivágó váratlan vásárlása indította el. A Trupasta kínálatába tartozó színes tészták, deszkák, sodrófák és ravioliformák nem csupán a finom ételek
From Wood to Plate: The Art of Ukrainian Pasta
Trupasta is a story of passion and coincidence, of culinary creativity intertwined with a love of pasta. The journey celebrating the creativity and craftsmanship of Ukrainian woodworkers was sparked by the unexpected purchase of a simple ravioli cutter. The colorful pasta, boards, rolling pins, and ravioli molds in the Trupasta
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Crafts for the past and the future | Hutsul Authentica
As I mentioned in my previous article, Ukrainian design has a certain ambiguous charm and patriotism. Artisans are no different, but they bring centuries of tradition and work to life in their objects. But can the authentic three-branched candelabrum fit in today’s living room? The answer from Hutsul Authentica
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“A wheat head in the ear, a jug of water around the neck” | Yuval’ Studios
Where does the uniqueness of Ukrainian design come from? We can only guess, but it’s no coincidence that these brands are gaining attention. What is certain is that both leading brands and emerging artisans are incorporating a sense of their homeland into their art. This is also the case
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Enjoying Ukrainian design in our everyday life | i am u are
In March this year, more than 100 Ukrainian artists presented their cultural, technological, and fashion projects in New York. The creative expo, which showcased ancient culture, tradition, contemporary art, and even the latest technological trends, showed the world that Ukraine lives not only in people’s hearts but also in
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Everything has a story here | Loft Buro
There are interior design solutions where a few dominant pieces of art can take over an entire space—and this is especially true of the loft apartment designed by Loft Buro in Ukraine. In the vibrant space, we can’t decide what captures our attention more: the Google Maps pouf,
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From factories to the fashion world: the blankets of our childhood are back in SAPO’s collections
It’s right to think, when we see the first collections of the Ukrainian SAPO, that we’ve probably never seen our grandmothers’ blankets so cool. It’s not so surprising nowadays when a brand swears by sustainability, but here’s proof that there are still new things to be
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Ukrainian refugees boost Central Europe’s economy
It has been almost a year and a half since Russia attacked Ukraine, forcing millions of Ukrainians to flee their homeland to start a new life. Ukrainian refugees are integrating and boosting the CEE region’s economy with their labor.
Around 14,000 Ukrainian citizens established sole proprietorship businesses in
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A healthy lifestyle is not elitist and dull: introducing Fooditation’s identity
Ukrainian design studio Orchidea has built its portfolio around sustainable brands that address current issues in modern social culture. This time they created a new visual identity for an initiative that aims to make healthy eating more accessible and appealing. Let’s see!
Fooditation is the brainchild of Alina Palkina,
The humanitarian agenda is an entry point into peace–interview with Peter Maurer
Peace is a long road to go, often involving communication between many parties, says the former president of the Red Cross. Interview on international humanitarian law, prisoner exchanges in Yemen and diplomatic tricks to assist and protect hundreds of thousands of lives.
You were the president of the International Committee
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Promises, disappointment, unity: how the Vilnius NATO summit ended
A NATO summit was held in the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius, from 11 to 12 July. War-torn Ukraine was the most discussed topic of the meeting, but Swedish accession was also an essential point on the agenda, as well as possible expansion in the Far East.
The main topic of this
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Documentary and album released on Hutsul music and folklore
Independent Ukrainian radio station Gasoline has released a documentary entitled Spadok (Heritage) on the music and traditions of the Hutsul region and an album of contemporary artists using Hutsul melodies.
Gasoline Radio was launched a year ago during the full-scale invasion of the Ukraine-Russia war by the team of enthusiasts
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Portable lamps created from spent shells of the Kyiv air defense system
Each of these lamps has a unique number, making them a powerful symbolic gift, similar to an amulet, something to be valued by friends of Ukraine. According to designers, “these collectibles will become an embodiment of the Ukrainian victory and will grow in value over time.”
Downed Drone is a
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You can never have enough clear water | ISTO Architecture and Design Studio
Back to the roots—in art and design, we are increasingly witnessing solutions that embrace cultural heritage and folk art. They flow as an eternal truth in the stream of modernity, always reminding new generations that connecting the present with the past is like drinking clear water when we are
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Are we willing to pay for security and freedom?
Discussion on Ukraine’s NATO membership, sacrifices, and freedom, and the failure to meet NATO’s 2008 momentum. An international roundtable with a wide range of thoughts.
Participants of the discussion: Heinz Gärtner, Professor for Political Science, University of Vienna, International Institute for Peace; Neli Kirilova, Researcher, European Security and
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“I want to explain to the world what Ukraine is” | Interview with Nadiia Shapoval, chief curator of i am u are
If it is up to Nadiia Shapoval, Ukraine’s ancient and rural culture will not be forgotten. Her brand’s ars poetica is to bring these values to life in a way that is relevant to contemporary needs, because, as she says, people still live, love, and see beauty the
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The constant crisis is a natural state for Central Europe
Experts discussed the possible future of Central European cooperation. Has the Visegrad Four been put in a coffin? We were there; here is our coverage!
Participants of the discussion: Piotr Bajda, Head of European Studies, Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University; Dorin-Mircea Dobra, Professor at the Faculty of European Studies, Babes-Bolyai University;
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A documentary series on Ukraine’s architectural heritage
The five-part film portrays the authentic and folk architectural treasures of the war-torn regions of Ukraine (excluding the Russian-occupied territories).
The project called Strikha (meaning ‘the roof’ in Ukrainian) seeks to trigger public discussions around the traditional Ukrainian architecture and how to preserve it. The expedition throughout Ukraine kickstarted in
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Save As | Ukraine’s most important cultural treasures preserved in virtual space
In war, everyone does what they can to help, and that includes protecting cultural assets: groups of civilians are using the latest technologies to save, if not physically, then at least upload to the cloud, Ukraine’s most important treasures.
There is no need to go into the tragic impact
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Hidden treasures of Bukovyna | The Babyn Buchok project
Ornate wells, brightly colored houses, old photographs, wooden churches, and small chapels, all set against a backdrop of stunning scenery. Bukovyna is a lesser-known but all the more magical region of Eastern Europe. We interviewed the creators of the Babyn Buchok project, a showcase of the hidden treasures of Bukovyna,
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Everything to know about the Pentagon document leaks!
In the largest leaks scandal of the decade, countless secret Pentagon and NATO documents have come to light. The chaos is huge, but we summarized the most important points.
The world’s attention has been on the Pentagon leaks in April: Pages of highly classified US documents began circulating on
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Total war on Ukrainian grain
Poland put an end to unlimited Ukrainian grain imports, followed by Slovakia, Hungary, and Bulgaria, as Romania also made restrictions. Kyiv is fighting while the European Commission is just watching. Analysis from Hype&Hyper.
We wrote just a week ago about how unlimited imports of Ukrainian grain are destroying farmers
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Online construction tool for the restoration of rural houses in Ukraine
According to the latest report by the KSE Institute, 131,400 private homes in Ukraine have been damaged or destroyed in the Russian-waged war. Although Ukraine’s allies are supporting local reconstruction initiatives, most households in rural areas are left to rebuild on their own. The latest development by the
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Central Europe should be totally shuffled—interview with Pavlo Klimkin
The former Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs told Hype&Hyper that a successful Ukraine is a threat to Putin’s ideology, Hungary should be more empathetic, a new format of Central European cooperation is needed, and an existing Russian society would be beneficial, but there is only a mass of
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Mythical spirits and being at home around the world—interview with jewelry designer Elvira Golombosi
Elvira Golombosi spent the first seven years of her life in the southwestern corner of Ukraine, in Transcarpathia. Embraced by the Carpathian Mountains, this region is a quite unique in that it borders Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, and Romania, making it a melting pot of different cultures and influences. As a
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The newest showroom of Ukrainian fashion brand COOSH
The newest store and showroom of the Ukrainian fashion brand COOSH has recently opened in the small town of Ternopil in Western Ukraine. The project was completed in four months, starting in June 2022, the fourth month of the war. Almost all the furniture and materials were refurbished, renovated, or
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Ukrainian design fair and exhibition opens in New York
From 24—26 March, i am you are will showcase the top Ukrainian artists in the United States.
i am you are was founded by Anna Pagava, CEO of the Ukrainian PR and communications agency GOGŌLA Agency, and a hospitality professional, Kristina Skripka. The event will feature over 100 Ukrainian
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The Magic of Odesa – Interview with Yelena Yemchuk | Printed Pasts
Yelena Yemchuk grew up in Kyiv but emigrated to the USA with her family when she was still a child. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, she had the chance to return to Ukraine, and when she first visited Odesa, she was fascinated by its atmosphere. From 2015 she
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Ukraine commemorates the anniversary of the war with Banksy stamps
The anonymous graffiti artist has painted several images on war-damaged buildings, one of which will now appear on a commemorative stamp.
In November last year, news broke that Banksy had visited Ukraine, where he left his signature on several buildings. Since then, many people have traveled to see the pieces,
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It’s good to have a little me-time in the midst of chaos | Jolly Beauty Salon
The Kyiv beauty center offers relaxation for both body and mind.
While life has certainly not stopped in Kyiv, since the outbreak of the war, self-care has unfortunately been at the bottom of the priority list for locals. That’s why the owners of Jolly Beauty Salon are waiting for
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Reflections on the war’s first anniversary
The Russian invasion of Ukraine started a year ago. Thoughts, opportunities, and developments about Ukraine, Russia, international affairs, and the potential of Westlessness.
On Tuesday morning, Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a speech at the joint session of the lower and upper houses of Russia’s parliament to mark the
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Fighting on the battlefield, war in the minds: how are Ukrainian children learning?
24 February will be the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and Ukrainians are suffering from various difficulties and losses during the long months of the war. The war is not selective; it destroys everyone’s lives, including school-age children, whose education has now become not only a
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Odesa inscribed on UNESCO’s List of World Heritage in Danger
The Ukrainian port has been placed on both the World Heritage List and the List of World Heritage in Danger, as experts worry about the integrity of its historic city center.
It is not merely a symbolic gesture that a district or landmark has been inscribed on UNESCO’s World
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Sean Penn’s documentary on Ukraine to premiere at Berlinale
The movie Superpower will premiere out-of-competition in February at the Berlin Film Festival.
After the outbreak of war, the world was filled with commentary from Sean Penn, who was in Ukraine making a film about President Zelenskyy when the war broke out. So the planned documentary turned into something very
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Artistic fragility at the front line | Sofika Ceramics
Sofia Gorbachevska’s formal designs reflect a constant search for self, discovery, and development. But what makes Sofika Ceramics unique? In our article, we asked the Ukrainian ceramist about the significance of her profession to her.
“For a long time, I didn’t think about creating my own brand, I
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Elegant and Soulful | NOMIS Jewelry
NOMIS Jewelry is a Ukraine-based fine jewelry brand founded in 2020 by Alyona Kiperman. All jewelry pieces are crafted individually with the vision of today’s fast-evolving world in mind. The jewelry made by Alyona is multifunctional, elegant, and soulful. We asked her about the first steps, her sources of
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The evidence needs to be collected—interview on the genocide in Ukraine
You have to be able to really demonstrate genocide and in the war in Ukraine there's a lot of things we don't know—says Norman Naimark, American historian from Stanford University. Interview.
I'll cut straight to the chase: how do you see the war crimes committed in Ukraine? Do Bucha
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“I was looking forward so much to the spring, for everything to go into blossom.”—stories of Ukrainian refugees
The UAtlas project collects stories and portraits of Ukrainians who fled to Poland from the war.
More than five million war refugees crossed the border into Poland as a result of Russia’s attack on Ukraine. The UAtlas team interviewed them at the Polish–Ukrainian border, Lviv, and Warsaw. “Here
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We fight a hybrid war that will end in a hybrid peace
There will be no serious reconstruction of Ukraine unless we come up with a security umbrella for it—says Daniel Szeligowski, the Head of Eastern Europe Programme of Polish Institute of International Affairs. Interview.
One million dollar question: what is going to be the end of the Russo-Ukrainian conflict? If
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The collective Putin
How do they see us from Moscow? The leaders of Russia's struggle against the “decadent” West still believe in victory, and the collective Putin that permeates all layers of Russian society is still functioning. Read our interview on nuclear weapons, the German and Russian soul, and victory with James Sherr,
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A joy to write, a joy to read | Favorite articles from the Hype&Hyper team III.
It takes real teamwork to get quality writing published. Finding an exciting topic, researching sources, or hunting down interview subjects all require creativity and determination. In addition to the text, beautiful photos and unique illustrations are essential, and in our case, we shouldn’t forget that the articles need to
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The lack of Washington’s Ukraine strategy
What can the West expect after the invasion of Ukraine? What is the role of Central Europe in international organizations today? In what aspects is the current situation different from the Cold War? These questions were addressed in the „After Ukraine, where does the West stand?” panel discussion at the
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I will draw even brighter than before! | Interview with illustrator Nina Dzyvulska
Nina is passionate about translating the experience of motherhood into her artwork. Her vibrant colors, playful and unique shapes are the cornerstones of her illustrations, which she uses to create children’s books, backpacks, T-shirts, hats, and other merchandise. Her distinctive patterns have become a trademark of the illustrator, making
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“I brought the reality from Ukraine. Not glazed over, colored, and distorted. What’s important to me is that it’s authentic” | Interview with photographer András D. Hajdú
András D. Hajdú, a multiple press photography award–winning freelance documentary photographer, has returned from his fifth trip to Ukraine, while his portrait of the defiant-looking little boy from Kherson has traveled the world.
“I haven’t photographed the war itself, because I am interested in human lives. Their joy,
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There are facts against the propaganda
This year’s Sakharov Prize was awarded to the Ukrainian people on 14 December 2022 by the European Parliament. Since the Russian invasion began in February, the Ukrainian forces have relentlessly defended the country and the whole West. The Ukrainians, on the fronts, are protecting the democratic values alongside their
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Bold shapes and soft fabrics | NOOM’s new collection
The furniture brand is unstoppable: despite the war, it has launched a striking new collection straight from Ukraine.
We’ve written before about NOOM’s furniture that is both comfortable and eye-catching, and this time they’ve come up with a new range called Flock. At the heart of the
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Letterman interviewed President Zelensky underground
The legendary American TV host has traveled to Kyiv, to make a secret interview with the Ukrainian president in a subway station.
The newest episode of David Letterman's talk show, My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, is available on Netflix since this Monday, for which he interviewed the president of
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Let’s think realistically
John Mearsheimer’s lecture on international politics.
International relations sound intangible to many of us: Why do wars start? Why do we trade with certain countries? Are there real allies, or is every country actually against every country? John Mearsheimer, one of the most well-known scholars of the realist school
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UBiennale presents Ukrainian artworks this December
The first Ukrainian Biennale of Digital and Media Art was organized in 2021. Despite the blackouts, this year’s event in Kyiv, Lviv and Uzhhorod will showcase works by Ukrainian and international artists that were featured last year.
The first UBiennale presented more than fifty works by artists from fifteen
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What story can a country house tell you?—The Old khata project
As a result of Russian attacks, hundreds of villages in Ukraine are getting either partially or completely destroyed: the lifestyle and traditional culture of the people living there are in transition. Svitlana Oslavska and Anna Ilchenko seek to preserve and tell the real stories of these villages. Despite the current
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Ukraine has to be careful – interview with Olga Pindyuk
The oligarch issue is important. Ukraine is notorious for its corruption and lack of transparency in the judicial system – says Olga Pindyuk, Ukrainian economist at Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies. Interview.
In Hungary, public opinion now revolves around the EU sanctions regarding their failure to work against Russia. What
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All the small things: special confectionery factories in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
It’s no exaggeration to say that sweets are a pleasure without which it would be difficult to live. But people are different and have unique needs. In today’s selection, we briefly present artisan manufactories that have taken their passion for sweets to an artistic level.
ARKMEN | Ukraine
The
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The new collection of GUNIA Project brings back our childhood memories
The main theme of GUNIA Project’s 2023 New Year’s collection is the rabbit. The Ukrainian brand once again revives Ukrainian craft traditions in the form of fresh and fashionable objects. We asked the founders about the new collection, the symbol of the rabbit, and their favorite object.
The
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Woven with prestige｜Gushka Wool
Although the characteristic wool blankets are still popular today, the number of artisans knowing the craft is rapidly declining—a phenomenon the founders of Gushka Wool in Ukraine have set out to put an end to as well as to preserve local traditions. But how does a 100-year-old craft become
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Traditional and Contemporary | GUZEMA Fine Jewelry from Ukraine
How can a jewelry brand be both global and at the same time local? This is the question GUZEMA Fine Jewelry is trying to answer. Their creations are often seen on celebrities such as Olena Zelenskaya, the first lady of Ukraine, Milla Jovovich, or Kim Cattrall. Valeriya Guzema, founder of
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Banksy graffitied a partially wrecked building in Ukraine
The figure of a woman standing on her hands on the ruins is painted on the wall of a badly damaged house in Borodyanka.
The world’s most famous street artist, Banksy’s work typically carries socio-political messages, and his choice of location is also of significance. Although he works
Home(Land): cloaked in separation
Home(Land) showcases works by Ukrainian and Dutch designers that reflect on the notion of home or the loss of it, combining craft with innovation. The project was presented during the Dutch Design Week 2022.
The war has driven millions of Ukrainians from their homes, suddenly severing their close ties
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NATO is a values-based organisation – interview with Baiba Braže
Strategic communication has never been as important a part of the toolbox of Western alliance systems as it is in today's information war. Our exclusive interview with Baiba Braže, Assistant Secretary General for Public Diplomacy at NATO.
The Soviet Union already had a strategic communications department in the 1960s, while
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An encounter of cultures in a Ukrainian restaurant
The Georgian restaurant called Georgian, dreamed up and implemented by the designers of Ukrainian architectural studio Globarch Group, was completed this year. Entering the restaurant, you are greeted by a medieval atmosphere, as if you arrived in a Georgian tavern from centuries ago.
This does not mean that the interior
The 5 eeriest places in Central and Eastern Europe
It’s the spookiest time of the year: even regions that don’t traditionally celebrate Halloween are all about scares. To mark the occasion, we’ve rounded up the eeriest buildings and places in the area. Or should we say most haunted? Who knows...
1. Pidhirtsi Castle, Ukraine
The building,
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Ukraine needs three things: weapons, weapons, and weapons
Coverage from The Rīga Conference 2022.
„Putin does not want to negotiate. He has made that clear. The fact that Russians make energy supply more difficult proves that. Putin is committing war crimes against civilians,” – said Aleksey Arestovich, Adviser to the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine.
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What is Ukraine demanding from Georgia?
Ukraine misses Georgia’s and Moldova’s solidarity and strongly expressed its disappointment in The Rīga Conference 2022. Conference coverage from Hype & Hyper.
Eastern Europe might have received more international press coverage in the past eight months than ever. This is, of course, due to the Russo-Ukrainian war, which has
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The Ukrainian painter who even inspired Jackson Pollock
Sometimes even the greatest talents are overlooked: such was the fate of Ukrainian-born Janet Sobel, who used the drip painting technique long before its great master, Jackson Pollock.
Legend has it that the young genius Jackson Pollock was suddenly overcome with inspiration and splashed paint on the blank canvas beneath
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Architectural heritage of Ukraine | Church of the Descent of the Holy Spirit
The magnificent wooden churches are part of the architectural heritage of Ukraine and Poland. Orthodox tserkvas, or churches, which are now included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, faithfully preserve the memories of Slavic culture and the Orthodox religion.
The oldest surviving wooden church in the Lviv region of Ukraine
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HIGHLIGHTS | Drawn pedestal
Anyone can draw—we often hear this comment about an illustration. While everyone can draw, they can’t necessarily illustrate. Designing and practicing an illustrative world requires just as serious and precise work as going through a mathematical equation, we just do it with the other side of our brain.
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A collection inspired by an ancient Ukrainian civilization | BEVZA
The globally popular brand BEVZA is trademarked by a clean and minimalist style drawing on Ukrainian traditions. Their 2021 Spring/Summer collection revolves around one of the most ancient and captivating aspects of their history, the Trypillian culture worshipping women, in two chapters. Behind the sophistication of their items manufactured
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Educational alphabet book from Ukraine │ Maechka
The joint work of Ila Varina and Olga Stonda is not a simple alphabet book. The Ukrainian-language publication was created as part of a social project called Maechka by Nebo Booklab publishing house with the aim of raising awareness among children about the importance of responsible pet ownership.
The story
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HIGHLIGHTS | Illustrations confined within four walls
Regular readers of our series may have noticed that there is a theme that comes up again and again in our articles: it’s nothing more than the world of murals that make our gray cities colored with gasoline vapor more colorful. You can also find a twist in our
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Artisan vodka from crops grown near Chernobyl | Atomik
Can you make the world more beautiful with a shot of vodka? We could immediately say that, of course, since after a few glasses everything will look better. There is a vodka, however, which is meant to be much more than that.
Several years of research and testings preceded the
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Culinary delights in Ukraine | Odesa Food Market
We have already written about a gastronomy project of the balbek bureau architecture studio: after Kyiv, the city of Odesa has also become richer with a versatile, culinary community space. This time, instead of an abandoned armory, a cinema building from the beginning of the last century gives home to
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SOC/MOD Part 2 | The Institute of Information, Kyiv
In the second episode of our SOC/MOD series, we invite you to take a trip to the Ukrainian capital. Handed over in 1971, the former research institute and library caught the eyes with its expressive form: it was the first curtain wall tower block in Kyiv. And now we
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Versatile and effortless | LIS Design Studio
Every coffeehouse owner aims to deliver the most delicious food and beverages to its guests, while the designer’s job is to create an atmosphere that matches all these endeavors. Dubbed Late Breakfast Club, this Ukrainian café combines the two aspirations perfectly with an interior dreamt up by LIS Design
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HIGHLIGHTS | Apps that serve us
They are with us day by day, ensuring a smooth run of our everyday lives. In the last decade, their latest versions have been published by the thousands according to the newest trends, allowing their programming and design to become an independent line of business and profession by now. In
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Family home on the riverside | Bogdanova Bureau
Inspired by the picturesque landscape, this family home is located in the Vinnytsia region of Ukraine on the bank of the Southern Bug river and was designed by architecture firm Bogdanova Bureau.
Dubbed the Vin House, the home was built for a family that longed to escape the city and
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Renovation of Spassky square | Kyiv, Ukraine
The renovation of Spassky square brought two different historical elements under the same roof, or merged them into a public square to be more accurate, with the help of contemporary solutions and additions. In this week’s episode of our PACE X HYPEANDHYPER series, we set out to explore this
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Show me your balcony, I'll tell you who you are | Balcony Chic
There are historical as well as political reasons for the proliferation of makeshift balconies and extensions in Ukraine after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Do they add color to the city or spoil the cityscape? Where do we draw a line between public and private space, or individual decision
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Neo-Gothicism meets contemporary design | replus design bureau
Elements of neo-Gothicism, authentic murals, a multimedia library, modern furniture and barrier-free solutions: this is the environment which the first Municipal Art Centre in Lviv, Ukraine was placed into. The clean and contemporary interior was designed by studio replus design bureau.
The art center is located in a late 19th
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Where design meets art | NOOM Studio
Simple geometric forms combined with a distinct color palette and hand-crafted techniques: the modernist furniture pieces of NOOM Studio pay homage to suprematism and the Bauhaus.
NOOM Studio was established by Kateryna Sokolova and Arkady Vartanov in 2017. The majority of their products are made of metal, with each and
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The architect’s cafe | Dyletant, Kyiv
Architect studio Balbek Bureau has given a lot of popular places to Kyiv over the years—as a result, Slava Balbek knows exactly what makes a cafe appealing to people. Now he put this knowledge to use in his own cafe.
There is no one perfect recipe for turning a
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Sophisticated and practical | Monolith Coffee Table
Elegant and simple aesthetics combined with Bauhaus-inspired design: the coffee table designed by Ukrainian designer Pavel Vetrov can be a monolith-like decorative element in our homes—this is also where its name comes from.
Pavel Vetrov is currently living and working as a designer in Kyiv, Ukraine.“My career is
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Georgian culinary journey | YOD Group
The meeting of clay and wood with traditional Georgian cuisine: the interior of the restaurant designed by Ukrainian architecture studio YOD Group is not only breathtaking in its design, but also invites guests on a true culinary journey.
Restaurant Puri Chveni is located in the heart of Kharkiv, in a
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Folk traditions combined with the latest innovation | IENKI IENKI
The latest, innovative technologies combined with elegance and respect for traditions: the pieces of Ukrainian clothing brand IENKI IENKI are not only contemporary and comfortable garments for the winter, but also offer an insight into the traditions of the Far North.
Today it is more important than ever for a
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Center of Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky | Lviv, Ukraine
The innovative Center of Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky in Lviv is considered an exemplary building all across Ukraine. In the latest episode of our PACE X HYPEANDHYPER series, we’ll look at what makes this contemporary building loveable for users.
The Sheptytsky Center forming part of the Ukrainian Catholic University was
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HIGHLIGHTS | 5 o’clock tea
Black, green, white, yellow, oolong, puerh: just like the similarly popular coffee, tea also has a thousand faces. It can be invigorating or calming, we can drink it in the morning or before going to sleep, and even during the day to have a few moments of rest. With its
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Grey patch in a colorful district | archimatika
Dubbed Gymnasium A+, this private school in Kyiv looks for innovative solutions not only in terms of teaching methods, but from the point of architecture and interior design, too. The architectural designs of the school were developed by Ukrainian architecture studio archimatika specializing in residential districts.
Located within Comfort Town
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The elegance of tradition and minimalism | Drozdov & Partners
Vernacular references meet contemporary elegance in the design of this Ukrainian horse club: VG Horse Club equestrian facility located in the northern part of Ukraine, on the bank of the Kharkiv river was designed by architecture studio Drozdov & Partners.
The modern, minimalist yet traditional aesthetic of VG Horse Club reflects
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Covered in hues of terracotta and sky blue | Rina Lovko
Modern, functional interior with comfortable architectural solutions covered in the hues of terracotta and sky blue, in a curved layout: meet the latest interior design project of Ukrainian studio Rina Lovko in a 200 sqm apartment in Kyiv.
The layout of the flat evokes the shape of a donut cut
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HIGHLIGHTS | Illustrative world
In the same way animation movies are many times (mis)labelled as cartoons intended for children only, the genre of illustration is also not limited to the universe of storybooks. On the contrary – it’s enough to think of the popular comics intended for adults. This form of imaging is
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Stage | Dnipro, Ukraine
If we wanted to illustrate community architecture, the Stage project would be a perfect example: it is the product of the hard work of more than two hundred people, and has been catering to the needs of a community ever since it was built.
There is a stage standing in
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Multifunctional children’s center | SVOYA studio
The meeting of crooked lines and soft pastel hues in the interior of a children’s center: the designs of Ukrainian SVOYA studio creates a safe and playful environment for children with light, Scandinavian aesthetics.
Named Hello Baby, the children’s center is located on the first floor of a
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A book on Ukrainian trademarks | IST Publishing
IST Publishing is a tiny publisher in Kiev, giving life to books and publications each more beautiful than the other. The publisher offers volumes on art history, philosophy and many other topics – our current favorite is the one showcasing Ukrainian trademarks. Here it comes!
The publishing company was established by
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A combination of elegance and Brutalism | SWAN Soda
Summery, fresh and bright: Ukraine-based Orchidea Agency
[http://orchidea.agency/] focusing on sustainable brands designed a visual
identity for soda water brand Swan.
Swan was founded by Artem Lebed, who decided to launch his own natural soda
water brand for personal reasons: his aim is to replace the mass products
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HIGHLIGHTS | Endless vacation
We long to be near water, that’s for sure: jumping in the pool, taking a dip in
Lake Balaton or just looking at the endless waves we can’t seem to get enough
of. Listening to the sound of the water, the ducks quacking, and the crickets
near the
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HIGHLIGHTS | Sacred design
sacred 1. dedicated or set apart for the service or worship of a deity 2. worthy
of religious veneration 3. of or relating to religion : not secular or profane –
says Merriam-Webster’s dictionary. We could list countless items in the history
of mankind which we pay a different kind of
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The flavors of summer from the book of Olia Hercules
Summer flavors and traditional dishes, spiced up with memories and stories.
Ukrainian-born Olia Hercules moved to Cyprus when she was only twelve years old.
Later on she moved to London, where after pursuing a career in journalism, first
she became a fanatic of food and flavors and later on a
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HIGHLIGHTS | Food on four wheels
There are many ways to eat. Out of porcelain plates while sitting at the family
table on a Sunday, by taking our time whilst having fun with our friends, at a
delish brunch, or even with a cheap sandwich in our mouths bought in the subway,
while running after the
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Delicate, feminine energies | Orchidea Agency
We have recently come across the image of the Ukrainian NORBA brand. The image
of the business designing and manufacturing comfortable sportswear was designed
by Kiev-based Orchidea Agency. Check out what else they’ve got!
Orchidea [http://orchidea.agency/index.html] is a big believer of responsible
branding, and they
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Olga Vorobyova | A photographer’s homage to Crimea
One day, Ukrainian photographer Olga Vorobyova got fed up with city life and
found solace on the Black Sea coast, in her hometown. Then she created a photo
series about it.
The Greek poet Hesiod said that Aphrodite was born from sea foam and went ashore
on a shell on