On Ukraine’s Independence Day, a unique international event titled “Signs of Identity” will bring together artists from 20 countries to collaboratively create modern towels using the technique of block printing.
This is reported by Kyiv24
International Creative Event for Independence Day
On August 24, a large-scale event will take place in Kyiv, symbolizing the unity and creativity of Ukrainians around the world. The “Signs of Identity” project will involve participants from twenty different countries, who will create towels live, using the ancient technique of hand printing on fabric—block printing. Through this initiative, the organizers aim not only to preserve national traditions but also to reinterpret them in contemporary art.
Exhibition, Workshop, and Live Broadcast for Everyone
The main events will occur in Kyiv from 14:00 to 17:00 at the National Museum of Decorative Arts of Ukraine (Lavrska St., 9, Building 2) and the Museum of Ukrainian Diaspora (Knyaziv Ostrozkykh St., 40). Visitors can look forward to a live broadcast, an exhibition of works, a block printing workshop, and the opportunity to immerse themselves in a creative atmosphere.
“Signs of Identity” is an international block printing event of the 21st century. The essence is that participants from 20 countries will create modern towels using the technique of block printing—an ancient method of hand printing on fabric.
Participation in the event is possible with prior registration at the following link: https://surli.cc/nqzkuk.
The event is organized by the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Ukraine in collaboration with artist Karina Haieva, and is implemented as part of the project “Ukrainian Unity Without Borders.”