The Pictoric curators: Oleg Gryshchenko, Anna Sarvira, Olena Staranchuk
Among the invited international participants are Mariana Rio (Portugal), Yoshiko Hada (Japan), Hubert Poirot-Bourdain (France), Jesus Cisneros (Spain), Karol Banach (Poland), Patrizio Anastasi (Italy), Patryk Hardziej (Poland), Pei-H Chen (Taiwan), and many others.
In 2022, it became clear that Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine affected people all over the world. Some have seen devastating videos of the war, some have spoken out against businesses that support Russia’s aggression, and others have opened their doors to people fleeing the war.
The war showed how quickly and easily human lives can be destroyed. That is why people are increasingly valuing common things and daily rituals. In addition to everyday topics, the issues that the international community is concerned about have intensified in Ukraine. In our illustrations, we want to highlight not only the war and its impact on everyday life, but also its impact on culture, ecology, education, and human rights.
We are convinced that art can help us make sense of reality, no matter how complicated it is, and help us think about the future. It is very important for Ukrainians to maintain a cultural dialogue with the world, and to talk about the realities of Ukraine and the future of our country. This is when Ukrainians feel great support from the international community.
Pictoric presents the international illustration exhibition addressing the Book Arsenal’s focus theme “When Everything Matters”. The exhibition presents new works by leading Ukrainian and international creators. This project is a dialogue with artists from other friendly countries, and a discussion of important topics in the language of illustration.
Supported by Wacom Ukraine.