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Discussion ‘Interspaces and cultural changes: Ukraine as an outpost of new cultural leadership’
Sector:
Culture and creative industries
Type:
Other
Location:
Zoom
Deadline:
11 February 2026 at 12:00 Kyiv time
Organiser:
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The world has cracked. Can Ukrainian cultural managers offer a model of new cultural leadership in a time of global crisis? We will explore this question during the discussion.
We will discuss cultural backlash, consider Ukrainian cultural practitioners as ‘masters of interspaces’ navigating complex and often contradictory realities, and outline a course of action to move from survival to growth this year. The discussion will conclude with a reflection on Ukrainian culture as a practice of maturity and responsibility in a world increasingly shaped by fear.
We will also present the Cultural Transformation Lab’s plans for 2026. Join us and make space in your calendar for the conversations and events that matter to you.
When: Wednesday 11 February, 16.00 till 17.00
Where: Zoom
Who are the speakers?
- Olena Mykhailenko is a Candidate of Economic Sciences, researcher, course designer, and author. She teaches at universities in Ukraine, Canada, and the EU, and researches the culture and identity of the Ukrainian diaspora at the University of Alberta (Canada).
- Yurii Tkach is the head of a regional art museum with 20+ years of executive experience in education and culture. A historian and philologist, he is an expert in cultural heritage, a consultant for cultural institutions, a project manager, director, and event organiser.
- Denys Vasyliev is an independent cultural manager, Director of the BarabanZA Museum of Musical Instruments, head of the Barabanza music project, and founder of the Centre for the Development of Business Technologies and Culture.
- Serhii Zhukovskyi is a cultural manager and a co-founder of Culture and Creativity, the Swedish-Ukrainian festival Tracks, and projects including Music Day, Kharkiv History Night, and Classical Music Day. He is an expert in social cohesion and creative industries.
- Patrick S. Foehl holds a PhD in philosophy and is the founder of Netzwerk Kulturberatung. He is an international cultural development planner and a cultural management trainer, and teaches at universities around the world.
Can I apply?
The discussion will be interesting to anyone who wants to see their work from a different perspective, understand how to perform in chaos, and plan their professional development for the year.
How do I apply?
Apply online. The application will take up to 2 minutes.
Two hours before the event, we will send the link to the Zoom conference to the email address you registered with.
Good to know
- The discussion is part of Cultural Transformation Lab — a series of practical education and networking events aimed at supporting Ukrainian cultural managers, civil society, and cultural actors residing outside of large cities and regional centres in times of war. The Lab is carried out by Goethe-Institut Ukraine and is part of an EU-funded programme House of Europe.
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