In alignment with this year's theme of the Frankfurt Book Fair, "The Fragility of Existence," the Ukrainian pavilion's program places a central focus on the vulnerability and potential destruction of nature and the environment during times of war. The pavilion boasts its own stage, where daily events in English and German will take place, commencing with the discussion "Images of Devastation: Capturing the Fragility of Nature in Times of War" on October 18th at 12 o'clock. Moderator Kyrylo Beskaravajnyi will guide the proceedings, joined by the director of the Ukrainian NGO Truth Hounds, Roman Avramenko, as well as the scientists Kateryna Shavanova and Pavlo Goldin.
In addition to discussions regarding the current situation in Ukraine, the organizers will acquaint visitors with Ukrainian culture, book design, and book art. Among the authors and guests representing the national stand are Irina Tsilyk, Maxym Yakovlyev, Kateryna Mykhailitsyna, Anna Novosad, Yulia Kozlovetz, Alona Karavai, Vakhtang Kebuladze, Svitlana Oslavska, and many others.
Program “Fragility of freedom”
Together with the Mystetskyi Arsenal National Cultural, Art and Museum Complex, the Goethe-Institut and other Ukrainian partners are offering an international discussion programme “Fragility of freedom”, funded by the German Federal Foreign Office. The programme aims to strengthen the resilience of Ukrainian cultural and educational partners.
Wednesday, 18. October
Ukrainian Collective Stand (Hall 4.1 B 82)
From 18 to 22 October, the Ukrainian Book Institute, the Goethe-Institut, the Mystetskyi Arsenal (Art Arsenal) and the Ukrainian Institute will present Ukraine's stand at the Frankfurt Book Fair. The varied programme of events brings together renowned Ukrainian authors, translators and intellectuals who will exchange views on international discussion stages and in the Ukrainian specialist programme on topics such as "Environment and War".
On 18 October at 11. 00, speakers can provide an overview of topics that have become particularly acute during the Russian war of aggression and that will be discussed at the Book Fair at the Ukraine stand.
The Ukrainian stand was made possible by the support of the Federal Ministry of Culture and Media in Germany. In this context, the specialist programme entitled "Fragility of the Creative", curated by the Goethe-Institut and the Ukrainian Book Institute, will be offered.
Together with the National Culture and Art Museum Complex "Mystetskyi Arsenal", the Goethe-Institut and other Ukrainian partners offer an international discussion programme entitled "Fragility of Freedom". The project "Fragility of Freedom" is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office to sustainably strengthen the resilience of Ukrainian cultural and educational partners.
On 18 October at 11. 00, speakers can provide an overview of topics that have become particularly acute during the Russian war of aggression and that will be discussed at the Book Fair at the Ukraine stand.
The Ukrainian stand was made possible by the support of the Federal Ministry of Culture and Media in Germany. In this context, the specialist programme entitled "Fragility of the Creative", curated by the Goethe-Institut and the Ukrainian Book Institute, will be offered.
Together with the National Culture and Art Museum Complex "Mystetskyi Arsenal", the Goethe-Institut and other Ukrainian partners offer an international discussion programme entitled "Fragility of Freedom". The project "Fragility of Freedom" is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office to sustainably strengthen the resilience of Ukrainian cultural and educational partners.
Olena Odynoka (Deputy Director of Ukrainian Book Institute),
Johannes Ebert (Secretary General of Goethe-Institut),
Yulia Kozlovets (Direktor of the International Book Arsenal Festival),
Peter Kraus vom Cleff (Managing Director of the German Publishers and Booksellers Association), Torsten Casimir (Vice President Communications & Content, Spokesman of the Frankfurter Buchmesse), Kateryna Rietz-Rakul (Head of Ukrainian Institute in Berlin).
Event language: Ukrainian and English
Organizers: Ukrainian Book Institute, Goethe-Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal, Ukrainian Institute
Johannes Ebert (Secretary General of Goethe-Institut),
Yulia Kozlovets (Direktor of the International Book Arsenal Festival),
Peter Kraus vom Cleff (Managing Director of the German Publishers and Booksellers Association), Torsten Casimir (Vice President Communications & Content, Spokesman of the Frankfurter Buchmesse), Kateryna Rietz-Rakul (Head of Ukrainian Institute in Berlin).
Event language: Ukrainian and English
Organizers: Ukrainian Book Institute, Goethe-Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal, Ukrainian Institute
The destruction of the Kakhovska HPP by the Russians affected not only the ecology of Ukraine, but also the countries located in the Black Sea basin. Does Russia comply with international environmental law during the war, what are the global consequences of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on global ecology. We will talk about it with Roman Avramenko (Executive director NGO Truth Hounds), Pavlo Goldin (Zoologist), Kateryna Shavanova (PhD in Genetics, author). Moderator: Kyrylo Beskorovainyi (Co-founder of Kunsht).
Participants: Roman Avramenko (Executive director NGO Truth Hounds), Pavlo Goldin (Dr Prof at the Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology), Kateryna Shavanova (PhD in Genetics, author), Maria Morell (PhD, Marine Biologist at the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover)
Moderator: Kyrylo Beskorovainyi (Co-founder of Kunsht).
Moderator: Kyrylo Beskorovainyi (Co-founder of Kunsht).
Event language: English
Organizers: Ukrainian Book Institute, Goethe-Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal
Program “Fragility of Freedom” is supported by the German Federal Foreign Office.
Organizers: Ukrainian Book Institute, Goethe-Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal
Program “Fragility of Freedom” is supported by the German Federal Foreign Office.
In our talk, Iryna Tsylik, a Ukrainian filmmaker and writer, Oleksandr Mykhed, writer and arts curator, and Kateryna Mikhalitsyna, writer, editor, and translator, will engage in a conversation moderated by Kateryna Riez-Rakul, Head of the Ukrainian Institute in Berlin.
The discussion will center on a compelling question: "What does the world want to know about Ukraine and Ukrainians?" After enduring a year and a half of full-scale conflict, what expectations and questions does a global audience have when engaging with Ukrainian participants in international cultural events? How can Ukrainians effectively respond to these inquiries, and what persuasive arguments can they employ?
Our esteemed panelists will draw from their experiences of engaging with international audiences and reflect on the evolving rhetoric surrounding Ukraine. They will explore how cultural agendas are adapting to showcase the voices and perspectives of cultural communities that have previously been overshadowed by louder dominant cultures. By diversifying the programs of festivals and cultural forums, they aim to grant visibility and recognition to these underrepresented voices.
Furthermore, this discussion will shed light on the value of Ukraine's unique experiences for Europe and the world. Through open dialogue and shared insights, this talk seeks to bridge cultural divides, foster greater understanding, and promote unity in our global community.
The discussion will center on a compelling question: "What does the world want to know about Ukraine and Ukrainians?" After enduring a year and a half of full-scale conflict, what expectations and questions does a global audience have when engaging with Ukrainian participants in international cultural events? How can Ukrainians effectively respond to these inquiries, and what persuasive arguments can they employ?
Our esteemed panelists will draw from their experiences of engaging with international audiences and reflect on the evolving rhetoric surrounding Ukraine. They will explore how cultural agendas are adapting to showcase the voices and perspectives of cultural communities that have previously been overshadowed by louder dominant cultures. By diversifying the programs of festivals and cultural forums, they aim to grant visibility and recognition to these underrepresented voices.
Furthermore, this discussion will shed light on the value of Ukraine's unique experiences for Europe and the world. Through open dialogue and shared insights, this talk seeks to bridge cultural divides, foster greater understanding, and promote unity in our global community.
Participants: Iryna Tsilyk (Ukrainian filmmaker and writer), Oleksandr Mykhed (Writer, curator of arts), Kateryna Mikhalitsyna (writer, editor and a translator) Moderator: Kateryna Rietz-Rakul (Head of Ukrainian Institute in Berlin)
Event language: English
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal, Ukrainian Institute
Program “Fragility of Freedom” is supported by the German Federal Foreign Office
Event language: English
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal, Ukrainian Institute
Program “Fragility of Freedom” is supported by the German Federal Foreign Office
Thursday, 19. October
Ukrainian Collective Stand (Hall 4.1 B 82)
For 9 years now, Ukrainians have been living in war. Ukrainian children see the war with their own eyes and need honest answers to their questions about this reality. Children need books that support them, talk about the painful, call war a war, and help them to survive grief. They also need books that can be read aloud, with which they can rejoice, laugh, dream and feel happy, which will become a point of support and give them confidence in the future.
We are talking about the children's books that Ukrainian children need today, and the initiatives and projects that research, collect and promote them.
We are talking about the children's books that Ukrainian children need today, and the initiatives and projects that research, collect and promote them.
Participants: Viktoriia von Rosen (Ukrainian Coordination Center), Kateryna Mikhalitsyna (Writer, editor and a translator), Marjana Savka (Poet and publisher, editor-in-chief of Old Lion Publishing House)
Moderator: Yuliia Kozlovets (Director of the International Book Arsenal Festival)
Event language: German and Ukrainian
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal
Program “Fragility of Freedom” is supported by the German Federal Foreign Office
Moderator: Yuliia Kozlovets (Director of the International Book Arsenal Festival)
Event language: German and Ukrainian
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal
Program “Fragility of Freedom” is supported by the German Federal Foreign Office
The Soviet modernization efforts in the Donetsk region, combined with the subsequent events of the full-scale invasion of Russia, have left a lasting impact on the area's history and environment. During the Soviet era, extensive industrialization and mining activities were carried out, which not only erased much of the region's cultural heritage but also had severe environmental consequences.
Historical landmarks and cultural heritage sites were often demolished or repurposed to make way for industrial complexes and infrastructure projects, erasing the rich history of the Donetsk region. This disregard for historical preservation disrupted the connection between the local population and their heritage.
Furthermore, the heavy industrialization in the region, driven by Soviet policies, led to extensive pollution and environmental degradation. The extraction of coal and other minerals, along with the operation of steel mills and chemical plants, released harmful pollutants into the air and water, poisoning the earth and causing long-term damage to the ecosystem. Soil and water contamination, as well as air pollution, have had adverse effects on the health of the local population.
The recent full-scale invasion of Russia in the region has exacerbated these environmental and historical issues. The conflict has disrupted any ongoing efforts at environmental remediation and has further strained the relationship between the people of Donetsk and their cultural heritage, as the focus shifts towards survival and security.
In summary, the combination of Soviet modernization and the subsequent invasion by Russia has had a devastating impact on the Donetsk region. It has erased historical landmarks, poisoned the environment, and left the local population dealing with the consequences of both actions, making it a complex and challenging situation for the people and the land they call home.
Historical landmarks and cultural heritage sites were often demolished or repurposed to make way for industrial complexes and infrastructure projects, erasing the rich history of the Donetsk region. This disregard for historical preservation disrupted the connection between the local population and their heritage.
Furthermore, the heavy industrialization in the region, driven by Soviet policies, led to extensive pollution and environmental degradation. The extraction of coal and other minerals, along with the operation of steel mills and chemical plants, released harmful pollutants into the air and water, poisoning the earth and causing long-term damage to the ecosystem. Soil and water contamination, as well as air pollution, have had adverse effects on the health of the local population.
The recent full-scale invasion of Russia in the region has exacerbated these environmental and historical issues. The conflict has disrupted any ongoing efforts at environmental remediation and has further strained the relationship between the people of Donetsk and their cultural heritage, as the focus shifts towards survival and security.
In summary, the combination of Soviet modernization and the subsequent invasion by Russia has had a devastating impact on the Donetsk region. It has erased historical landmarks, poisoned the environment, and left the local population dealing with the consequences of both actions, making it a complex and challenging situation for the people and the land they call home.
Participants: Roman Avramenko (Executive director NGO Truth Hounds), Lia Dostlieva (Artist, cultural anthropologist, essayist), Oleksandr Mykhed (Writer, curator of art projects).
Moderator: Maksym Yakovlyev (Researcher, author, associate professor)
Event language: English
Organizers: Ukrainian Book Institute, Goethe-Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal, Ukrainian Institute
Program “Fragility of Freedom” is supported by the German Federal Foreign Office
Moderator: Maksym Yakovlyev (Researcher, author, associate professor)
Event language: English
Organizers: Ukrainian Book Institute, Goethe-Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal, Ukrainian Institute
Program “Fragility of Freedom” is supported by the German Federal Foreign Office
This event brings together Goethe-Institut Secretary General Johannes Ebert, historian Franziska Davies and PEN Ukraine President and public intellectual Volodymyr Yermolenko to discuss various aspects of war, memory culture, the challenges of collective understanding and the impact of war on societies and individual memories. The discussion focuses on how war experiences are captured in individual and collective memories and how they shape the social fabric and identity of societies.
Participants: Johannes Ebert (Secretary General of Goethe-Institut), Volodymyr Yermolenko (President of PEN Ukraine, philosopher, essayist), Franziska Davies (Eastern Europe expert).
Moderator: Natascha Freundel (Editor and literary critic)
Moderator: Natascha Freundel (Editor and literary critic)
Event language: German and Ukrainian
Organizers: Goethe-Institut
Organizers: Goethe-Institut
Friday, 20. October
Ukrainian Collective Stand (Hall 4.1 B 82)
How conspiracy theories became the ideology? Conspiracy theories have found a fertile ground in Russia, evolving into a cornerstone of ideology. While conspiracy theories are a global phenomenon, Russia has cultivated a unique approach. Moscow has resurrected vintage Soviet-era conspiracies, retrofitting them for contemporary relevance. This adaptation, coupled with the potent reach of social networks, has bestowed upon the Kremlin an unprecedented ability to swiftly mold global public opinion.
With a plethora of conspiracy theories in circulation, assessing their precise impact on public psyche remains elusive. Regardless of one's personal stance, they wield a potent weapon—fostering skepticism toward all information, blurring the line between fact and fiction. The notion that a shadowy cabal conceals the truth from the masses spawns disillusionment, creating fertile ground for propaganda.
In an era where discerning fact from falsehood is increasingly challenging, conspiracy theories have become the indispensable tool, perpetuating a narrative, where the truth is elusive. You'll hear more in a conversation between our experts at the podium discussion "A state of mind: Conspiracy theories and russian propaganda".
With a plethora of conspiracy theories in circulation, assessing their precise impact on public psyche remains elusive. Regardless of one's personal stance, they wield a potent weapon—fostering skepticism toward all information, blurring the line between fact and fiction. The notion that a shadowy cabal conceals the truth from the masses spawns disillusionment, creating fertile ground for propaganda.
In an era where discerning fact from falsehood is increasingly challenging, conspiracy theories have become the indispensable tool, perpetuating a narrative, where the truth is elusive. You'll hear more in a conversation between our experts at the podium discussion "A state of mind: Conspiracy theories and russian propaganda".
Participants: Maksym Yakovlyev (Researcher, author, associate professor), Lea Frühwirth (Senior Researcherin bei CeMAS). Moderator: Andreas Umland (Political scientist, publicist and Eastern Europe expert)
Event language: English
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal
Program “Fragility of Freedom” is supported by the German Federal Foreign Office
Event language: English
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal
Program “Fragility of Freedom” is supported by the German Federal Foreign Office
An important job is being done by those who record the history of the war in Ukraine, who record the human experience of this war and make it accessible and understandable to the general public.
This talk is about the war crimes and journalists and activists in Ukraine, who are working on documentary projects that establish and preserve the factual record through reporting, collecting published sources, or oral testimonies.
This talk is about the war crimes and journalists and activists in Ukraine, who are working on documentary projects that establish and preserve the factual record through reporting, collecting published sources, or oral testimonies.
Participants: Raji Abdul Salam (Chief Legal Data Archivist of The Reconning Project), Janine di Giovanni (Executive Director, Co-Founder of The Reconning Project), Svitlana Oslavska (Reporter, writer, author). Moderator: Sevgil Musayeva (Journalist, chief-editor of internet publishing Ukrainska Pravda)
Event language: English
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal, The Reconning Project
Program “Fragility of Freedom” is supported by the German Federal Foreign Office
Event language: English
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal, The Reconning Project
Program “Fragility of Freedom” is supported by the German Federal Foreign Office
Despite the Russian war against Ukraine, the Ukrainian book industry is vivid and the market is growing. Such phenomena are present due to the uprising interest of the local population to Ukrainian culture in general and framing of the national market by legal actions.
The Ukrainian book industry has a story of resilience to tell and a strong intent of doing business within the global industry. As well as it makes it interesting to the potential foreign book industry companies, institutions and representatives to cooperate with the Ukrainian ones.
We kindly invite book industry representatives to get familiar with the Ukrainian book market and to receive an overview of market size, segments, tendencies and highlights, key institutions working in the sector, financial opportunities and whom to reach for an expertise.
The event is open to the FBM visitors and participants and conducted in the frame of The Special Programme for Publishers from Ukraine and neighboring countries - an intensive training and networking programme for publishers, editors, foreign rights managers and literary agents from Armenia, the Czech Republic, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Poland, Romania, the Slovak Republic and Ukraine.
The Ukrainian book industry has a story of resilience to tell and a strong intent of doing business within the global industry. As well as it makes it interesting to the potential foreign book industry companies, institutions and representatives to cooperate with the Ukrainian ones.
We kindly invite book industry representatives to get familiar with the Ukrainian book market and to receive an overview of market size, segments, tendencies and highlights, key institutions working in the sector, financial opportunities and whom to reach for an expertise.
The event is open to the FBM visitors and participants and conducted in the frame of The Special Programme for Publishers from Ukraine and neighboring countries - an intensive training and networking programme for publishers, editors, foreign rights managers and literary agents from Armenia, the Czech Republic, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Poland, Romania, the Slovak Republic and Ukraine.
Participants: Olena Odynoka (Deputy Director of Ukrainian Book Institute), Iryna Baturevych (Co-founder of Chytomo.com). Moderator: Oksana Karpiuk (Curator of the Professional Program at the International Book Arsenal Festival)
Event language: English
Organizers: Frankfurter Buchmesse, Goethe-Institut, Book Arsenal
Program “Fragility of Freedom” is supported by the German Federal Foreign Office
Event language: English
Organizers: Frankfurter Buchmesse, Goethe-Institut, Book Arsenal
Program “Fragility of Freedom” is supported by the German Federal Foreign Office
Saturday, 21. October
Ukrainian Collective Stand (Hall 4.1 B 82)
How Crimea became a myth. The peninsula is not only a place of beautiful nature, but a place full of legends. The beautiful legends of the Crimea remain in books. In recent decades, only historical and political myths have been formed around Crimea, which were used to justify the annexation of the peninsula. We will talk to famous Crimeans Pavlo Kazarin and Sevgil Musayeva about how the myth of Crimea was instrumentalised, but also about how they remember their Crimea - the place of their home that they can't get to now.
Participants: Pavlo Kazarin (Journalist, author on war), Sevgil Musayeva (Journalist, editor in chief of online media Ukrainska Pravda). Moderator: Franziska Davies (Eastern Europe expert)
Event language: German and Ukrainian
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal
Program “Fragility of Freedom” is supported by the German Federal Foreign Office
Event language: German and Ukrainian
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal
Program “Fragility of Freedom” is supported by the German Federal Foreign Office
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has created immense challenges for science communication and public understanding of science. At a time when expertise and evidence-based policymaking are desperately needed, the infrastructure for research has been damaged, funding redirected, and scientists face burnout.
Pseudoscience and misinformation have flourished in this environment of fear and uncertainty. The rush to take potassium iodide tablets out of fear of nuclear fallout is just one of the issues arising from misinformation during the crisis.
Without accessible and engaging communication of scientific research, conspiracy theories have captured public attention on social media, and non-expert influencers have gained followings.
What happens to popular science books during crises? What topics arise as the most popular? How can science communication help combat propaganda? And the ultimate question is, what is the role of science communication during high-risk situations?
To discuss these issues, Goethe Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal and Science at Risk will host a panel discussion at Frankfurter Buchmesse.
Pseudoscience and misinformation have flourished in this environment of fear and uncertainty. The rush to take potassium iodide tablets out of fear of nuclear fallout is just one of the issues arising from misinformation during the crisis.
Without accessible and engaging communication of scientific research, conspiracy theories have captured public attention on social media, and non-expert influencers have gained followings.
What happens to popular science books during crises? What topics arise as the most popular? How can science communication help combat propaganda? And the ultimate question is, what is the role of science communication during high-risk situations?
To discuss these issues, Goethe Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal and Science at Risk will host a panel discussion at Frankfurter Buchmesse.
Participants: Pavlo Goldin (Dr Prof at the Schmalhausen Institute of Zoology), Kateryna Shavanova (PhD in Genetics, author).
Moderator: Kyrylo Beskorovainyi (Co-founder of Kunsht)
Event language: English
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal, Science at risk
Program “Fragility of Freedom” is supported by the German Federal Foreign Office
Moderator: Kyrylo Beskorovainyi (Co-founder of Kunsht)
Event language: English
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal, Science at risk
Program “Fragility of Freedom” is supported by the German Federal Foreign Office
How does the visual language of artbooks navigate the terrain of 'complex historical themes'? Does the artbook allow the author to intentionally leave the reader room for thoughtful interpretation? Ukrainian history is replete with profound human tragedies that must never fade from memory. This collective memory serves as a wellspring of strength, fostering resilience in the face of ongoing conflict. In our upcoming discussion, we will engage with the creators of three artbooks, delving into their approaches to visually capturing the imprints of history and their adept handling of the culture of remembrance."
Participants: Lia Dostlieva (Artist, cultural anthropologist, essayist), Alona Karavai (Curator and cultural manager), Andrii Dostliev (Artist, curator, and photography researcher from Ukraine), Maksym Eristavi (Journalist).
Moderator: Anastasia Leonova (Ist Publishing)
Event language: English
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal, Ist Publishing
Program “Fragility of Freedom” is supported by the German Federal Foreign Office
Moderator: Anastasia Leonova (Ist Publishing)
Event language: English
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal, Ist Publishing
Program “Fragility of Freedom” is supported by the German Federal Foreign Office
What are Ukrainians like, how do they understand home, beauty, happiness, life, and death?
A conversation between the philosopher and translator Vakhtang Kebuladze, the reporter and cultural researcher Svitlana Oslavska and the photographer and documentary filmmaker Anna Ilchenko.
A conversation between the philosopher and translator Vakhtang Kebuladze, the reporter and cultural researcher Svitlana Oslavska and the photographer and documentary filmmaker Anna Ilchenko.
Participants: Vakhtang Kebuladze (philosopher, translator), Svitlana Oslavska (reporter, culture researcher), Anna Ilchenko (photographer, documentary filmmaker). Moderator: Kateryna Botanova (cultural critic, curator, and writer)
Event language: German and Ukrainian
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal
Program “Fragility of Freedom” is supported by the German Federal Foreign Office
Event language: German and Ukrainian
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal
Program “Fragility of Freedom” is supported by the German Federal Foreign Office
Frankurter Pavillion
The event explores the nature and specificities of solidarity in the context of war, memory and collective understanding, exploring various aspects: historical, gender, cultural heritage and political solidarity between different nations. The experience of colonialism has shaped and even nurtured the national identity of many countries around the world. What can we learn from others about their postcolonial experience? What determines the level of solidarity of different nations and countries with Ukraine? A conversation about the challenges of solidarity in times of war. And how culture can help build bridges of solidarity where they do not yet exist.
Participants: Olesia Ostrovska-Liuta (Director General of Mystetskyi Arsenal National Art and Culture Museum Complex, Raji Abdul Salam (Chief Legal Data Archivist of The Reconning Project), Deniz Yücel (Spokesperson of PEN Berlin, journalist, writer) Moderator: Volodymyr Yermolenko (President of PEN Ukraine, philosopher, essayist)
Event language: English
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal, PEN Club
Program “Fragility of Freedom” is supported by the German Federal Foreign Office
Event language: English
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal, PEN Club
Program “Fragility of Freedom” is supported by the German Federal Foreign Office
Sunday, 22. October
Ukrainian Collective Stand (Hall 4.1 B 82)
Translating literature centered around war is a complex task that involves capturing the emotional depth, historical context, and cultural nuances of the content. It requires sensitivity to the themes, accuracy in conveying historical events, and the ability to preserve the author's unique voice. Translators must navigate the ethical and political dimensions of the material while adapting it to resonate with the target audience's cultural perspective. How to translate when the war and the texts concern your friends, your acquaintances, a country you know well or even it’s you home? When war is not in the past, but in the present. Can we distract ourselves and translate objectively? Let's talk to translators Aleksandr Kratochvil, Ganna Gnedkova, Claudia Dathe and Sofiya Onufriv.
Participants: Olesia Ostrovska-Liuta (Director General of Mystetskyi Arsenal National Art and Culture Museum Complex, Botakoz Kasimbekova (Eastern European historian and university lecturer), Maksym Eristavi (activist, civil rights advocate, journalist and writer). Moderator: Kateryna Botanova (cultural critic, curator, and writer)
Event language: English
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal
Program “Fragility of Freedom” is supported by the German Federal Foreign Office
Event language: English
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal
Program “Fragility of Freedom” is supported by the German Federal Foreign Office
Frankfurter Studio
Event language: English
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal
War produces ruins, destruction, absence, while culture, art, creativity produces presence, and thus win. This event is aimed at discussing the topic of creativity and innovation in the context of rebuilding after heavy losses and damages. We will talk about overcoming challenges through creativity, we will look at examples of non-standard approaches to solving complex problems, cases of successful projects and strategies that use limited resources as an incentive to create something new.
A panel discussion between Anna Novosad, Co-founder of savED charity that restores Ukrainian schools upon the consequences of the Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Olesia Ostrovska-Liuta, Director of Ukrainian leading cultural institution “Mystetskyi Arsenal” about creativity and constructiveness versus war and destruction.
A panel discussion between Anna Novosad, Co-founder of savED charity that restores Ukrainian schools upon the consequences of the Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Olesia Ostrovska-Liuta, Director of Ukrainian leading cultural institution “Mystetskyi Arsenal” about creativity and constructiveness versus war and destruction.
Participants: Anna Novosad (Expert in education policy, Co-founder and strategic director at the international charity fund SavED, Minister of education and science of Ukraine in 2019-2020), Olesia Ostrovska-Liuta (Director General of Mystetskyi Arsenal National Art and Culture Museum Complex, Alona Karavai (Curator and cultural manager)
Event language: English
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal
Program “Fragility of Freedom” is supported by the German Federal Foreign Office
Event language: English
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal
Program “Fragility of Freedom” is supported by the German Federal Foreign Office
Program “Fragility of creators”
The Ukrainian stand is located in Hall 4.1/ Stand: B 82 and takes place within the framework of the project “Exchange of the German and Ukrainian Book and Literature Industries”, sponsored by the State Minister for Culture and Media. The project is being led by the Börsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandels (German Publishers & Booksellers Association), in close cooperation with the Goethe-Institut, the Frankfurt Book Fair and the Ukrainian Book Institute as well as the Ukrainian cultural institution Mystetskyi Arsenal, the online trade magazine for books and culture Chytomo.
In this context, the specialist programme entitled “Fragility of the Creators” is offered, curated by the Goethe-Institut and the Ukrainian Book Institute.
Wednesday, 18. October
Ukrainian Collective Stand (Hall 4.1 B 82)
Vom 18. bis 22. Oktober präsentieren das Ukrainische Buchinstitut, das Goethe-Institut, das Mystetskyi Arsenal (Kunstarsenal) und das Ukrainische Institut den Stand der Ukraine auf der Frankfurter Buchmesse. Das abwechslungsreiche Veranstaltungsprogramm bringt renommierte ukrainische Autor:innen, Übersetzer:innen und Intellektuelle zusammen, die sich auf internationalen Diskussionsbühnen und im ukrainischen Fachprogramm zu Themen wie "Umwelt und Krieg" austauschen werden.
Am 18. Oktober um 11. 00 Uhr geben die Referenten Olena Odynoka (stellvertretende Direktorin des ukrainischen Buchinstituts), Fabian Mühlthaler (Direktor des Goethe-Instituts Ukraine), Yulia Kozlovetz (Generalkoordinatorin des Internationalen Buch-Arsenal-Festivals), Volodymyr Sheiko (Direktor des ukrainischen Instituts), Peter Kraus vom Cleff (Hauptgeschäftsführer des Börsenvereins des Deutschen Buchhandels) einen Überblick über Themen, die durch den russischen Angriffskrieg besonders akut geworden sind und auf der Buchmesse am Ukraine-Stand diskutiert werden.
Ermöglicht wurde der ukrainische Stand durch die Unterstützung des Bundesministeriums für Kultur und Medien in Deutschland. In diesem Zusammenhang wird das vom Goethe-Institut und dem Ukrainischen Buchinstitut kuratierte Fachprogramm "Fragilität des Kreativen" angeboten.
Gemeinsam mit dem Nationalen Kultur- und Kunstmuseumskomplex "Mystetskyi Arsenal" bieten das Goethe-Institut und weitere ukrainische Partner ein internationales Diskussionsprogramm mit dem Titel "Fragilität der Freiheit" an. Das Projekt "Fragilität der Freiheit" wird vom Auswärtigen Amt gefördert, um die Resilienz der ukrainischen Kultur- und Bildungspartner nachhaltig zu stärken.
Am 18. Oktober um 11. 00 Uhr geben die Referenten Olena Odynoka (stellvertretende Direktorin des ukrainischen Buchinstituts), Fabian Mühlthaler (Direktor des Goethe-Instituts Ukraine), Yulia Kozlovetz (Generalkoordinatorin des Internationalen Buch-Arsenal-Festivals), Volodymyr Sheiko (Direktor des ukrainischen Instituts), Peter Kraus vom Cleff (Hauptgeschäftsführer des Börsenvereins des Deutschen Buchhandels) einen Überblick über Themen, die durch den russischen Angriffskrieg besonders akut geworden sind und auf der Buchmesse am Ukraine-Stand diskutiert werden.
Ermöglicht wurde der ukrainische Stand durch die Unterstützung des Bundesministeriums für Kultur und Medien in Deutschland. In diesem Zusammenhang wird das vom Goethe-Institut und dem Ukrainischen Buchinstitut kuratierte Fachprogramm "Fragilität des Kreativen" angeboten.
Gemeinsam mit dem Nationalen Kultur- und Kunstmuseumskomplex "Mystetskyi Arsenal" bieten das Goethe-Institut und weitere ukrainische Partner ein internationales Diskussionsprogramm mit dem Titel "Fragilität der Freiheit" an. Das Projekt "Fragilität der Freiheit" wird vom Auswärtigen Amt gefördert, um die Resilienz der ukrainischen Kultur- und Bildungspartner nachhaltig zu stärken.
Olena Odynoka (Deputy Director of Ukrainian Book Institute),
Fabian Mühlthaler (Head of Goethe-Institut Ukraine),
Yulia Kozlovets (Direktor of the International Book Arsenal Festival),
Volodymyr Sheiko (Head of Ukrainian Institute), Peter Kraus vom Cleff (Managing Director of the German Publishers and Booksellers Association)
Event language: Ukrainian and English
Organizers: Ukrainian Book Institute, Goethe-Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal, Ukrainian Institute
Fabian Mühlthaler (Head of Goethe-Institut Ukraine),
Yulia Kozlovets (Direktor of the International Book Arsenal Festival),
Volodymyr Sheiko (Head of Ukrainian Institute), Peter Kraus vom Cleff (Managing Director of the German Publishers and Booksellers Association)
Event language: Ukrainian and English
Organizers: Ukrainian Book Institute, Goethe-Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal, Ukrainian Institute
At the beginning of the full-scale invasion, many Ukrainian writers said in their interviews that they completely stopped reading. In 2022, the book industry stopped its work almost all over the country for several months. But despite this, according to the survey, Ukrainians began to read more.
Info Sapiens Researcher Inna Volosevych will present the summary of the Newest poll and explain how the war changed the reading habits of Ukrainians, and why Ukrainians read more now than in 2021.
The sociological research was done in partnership with Ukrainian Book Institute and International Renaissance Foundation
Info Sapiens Researcher Inna Volosevych will present the summary of the Newest poll and explain how the war changed the reading habits of Ukrainians, and why Ukrainians read more now than in 2021.
The sociological research was done in partnership with Ukrainian Book Institute and International Renaissance Foundation
Participants: Inna Volosevych (Info Sapiens Researcher)
Event language: English
Organizers: Ukrainian Book Institute, Publishers’ Forum NGO
Program “Fragility of Creators” is supported by the Federal government commissioner for culture and media
Event language: English
Organizers: Ukrainian Book Institute, Publishers’ Forum NGO
Program “Fragility of Creators” is supported by the Federal government commissioner for culture and media
The Chytomo Award, recognizing outstanding achievements in the Ukrainian book publishing and literary sphere, will announce the shortlist of nominees of 2022-2023. The award will honor the most remarkable achievements which contribute to the development of the book market and the industry as a whole, as well as to the promotion of reading in Ukraine. The Award is established by Chytomo media (Ukraine) with the support of the Germany’s Ministry of Culture, German Publishers and Booksellers Association and the Frankfurter Buchmesse — within a project to strengthen cooperation between German and Ukrainian book industries.
Participants: Peter Kraus vom Cleff (Chief Executive Officer of the Börsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandels) Gwantsa Jobava (Vice president of the International Publishers Association), Yuliia Kozlovets (Director of the International Book Arsenal Festival), Vladka Kupska (Key Account Management & Sales, Frankfurter Buchmesse) Iryna Baturevych (Co-founder of Chytomo.com)
Event language: English
Organizers: Chytomo
Program “Fragility of Creators” is supported by the Federal government commissioner for culture and media
Event language: English
Organizers: Chytomo
Program “Fragility of Creators” is supported by the Federal government commissioner for culture and media
In 2014, the landmarks of Victoria Belim’s personal geography were plunged into tumult at the hands of Russia. Her hometown, Kyiv, was gripped by protests and violence. Crimea, where she’d once been sent to school to avoid radiation from the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl, was invaded. Kharkiv, where her grandmother Valentina studied economics and fell in love; Donetsk, where her father once worked; and Mariupol, where she and her mother bought a cherry tree for Valentina’s garden, all became battlegrounds. Victoria, by then a naturalized American citizen living in Brussels, felt she had to go back. She had to spend time with her aging grandmother and her cousin Dmytro. She had to unravel a family mystery spanning several generations. And she needed to understand how her country’s tragic history of communist revolution, civil war, famine, world war, totalitarianism, and fraught independence had changed the course of their lives. A young woman’s quest to uncover her family’s difficult past reveals broader truths about the present conflict. Victoria Belim's memoir is a personal history of her family's turbulent past and a celebration of Ukrainian identity. The German translation was published as “Rote Sirenen. Die Geschichte meiner ukrainischen Familie“ with Aufbau Verlag in 2023.
Participants: Victoria Belim (Writer, journalist, translator, and fragrance specialist). Moderator: Kyrylo Beskorovainyi (Co-founder of Kunsht).
Event language: Englisch
Organizers: Ukrainian Book Institute, Goethe-Institut, U.S. Consulate General Frankfurt
Program “Fragility of Creators” is supported by the Federal government commissioner for culture and media
Event language: Englisch
Organizers: Ukrainian Book Institute, Goethe-Institut, U.S. Consulate General Frankfurt
Program “Fragility of Creators” is supported by the Federal government commissioner for culture and media
The discussion and reading will focus on the new edition of "State of War" (published by Meridian Czernowitz Verlag, 2023, editors - Evgenia Lopata and Andrij Ljubka). This volume of essays contains 50 texts by well-known Ukrainian authors, including the writers participating in this evening. Each of these texts deals with the harsh reality of war. The foreword to the anthology was written by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valery Salushnyi.
Participants: Iryna Tsilyk (Ukrainian filmmaker and writer), Oleksandr Mykhed (Writer, curator of arts).
Moderator: Evgenia Lopata (Kulturträgerin, Meridian Czernowitz)
Event language: German and Ukrainian
Organizers: Meridian Czernowitz, Goethe-Institut, Ukrainian Institute
Program “Fragility of Creators” is supported by the Federal government commissioner for culture and media
Moderator: Evgenia Lopata (Kulturträgerin, Meridian Czernowitz)
Event language: German and Ukrainian
Organizers: Meridian Czernowitz, Goethe-Institut, Ukrainian Institute
Program “Fragility of Creators” is supported by the Federal government commissioner for culture and media
Thursday, 19. October
Ukrainian Collective Stand (Hall 4.1 B 82)
The discussion and reading will focus on the new edition of "State of War" (published by Meridian Czernowitz Verlag, 2023, editors - Evgenia Lopata and Andrij Ljubka). This volume of essays contains 50 texts by well-known Ukrainian authors, including the writers participating in this evening. Each of these texts deals with the harsh reality of war. The foreword to the anthology was written by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valery Salushnyi.
Participants: Olena Odynoka (Ukrainian Book Institute), Krzysztof Koehler (Book Institute (Poland), Mariia Shubchyk (Goethe-Institut Ukraine), Marietta Sander (Goethe-Institut Ukraine)
Event language: English
Organizers: Ukrainian Book Institute
Program “Fragility of Creators” is supported by the Federal government commissioner for culture and media
Event language: English
Organizers: Ukrainian Book Institute
Program “Fragility of Creators” is supported by the Federal government commissioner for culture and media
Participants: Arnaud Pasquali (Policy Officer – Creative Europe), Olena Odynoka
(Deputy Director for International Cooperation, The Ukrainian Book Institute).
Event language: English
Organizers: Ukrainian Book Institute
(Deputy Director for International Cooperation, The Ukrainian Book Institute).
Event language: English
Organizers: Ukrainian Book Institute
Join us for an enlightening event that bridges the past and the present, transporting you to the 1930s. We delve into the intricate and unconventional life of Sofia Yablonska, an author and photographer whose works have only recently been rediscovered and rightly celebrated. Yablonska's world and life journey, which she recorded in several travelogues and documented in countless photographs and films, took her through Morocco, Egypt, China, Indochina and Polynesia, among other places. Her photographic work elevated her to the rank of the most important Ukrainian ethnographer. The talk with our experts Frank Henseleit, Olena Haleta, Lydia Lykhach und Claudia Dathe will explore why it's now time for readers beyond Ukrainian borders to uncover Yablonska's literary treasures, gain a deeper understanding of the vibrant and diverse world of Ukrainian literature and what it takes to introduce the cultural productions of a less well-represented culture to a contemporary audience.
Participants: Frank Henseleit (publisher), Lydia Lykhach (publisher, curator). Moderation: Claudia Dathe (translator, curator)
Event language: English
Organizers: Ukrainian Book Institute, Goethe-Institut
Program “Fragility of Creators” is supported by the Federal government commissioner for culture and media
Event language: English
Organizers: Ukrainian Book Institute, Goethe-Institut
Program “Fragility of Creators” is supported by the Federal government commissioner for culture and media
Aurélie Bros (Writer/ Screenwriter), Kristina Parioti (photographer, author of a letter), Daria Biliak (photographer). Moderator:Arye Sharuz Shalicar (Author)
Aurélie Bros, Kristina Parioti, and Daria Biliak, accompanied by moderator Arye Sharuz Shalicar will introduce on Ukrainian stage their book: "Wie ein Lichtstrahl in der Finsternis: Briefe von Frauen aus der Ukraine an die freie Welt. » (Like a ray of light in the darkness: letters from women in Ukraine to the free world.)
In this poignant discussion, we will explore the kind of letters one might write to those who live in peace and freedom, unaware of the daily realities of living in a war-torn country. Thirty-eight women, ranging in age from 10 to 72 years, have courageously answered this question by composing letters that reveal the full weight of their experiences, emotions, pain, resilience, and unwavering strength. They speak of a daily life where courage survives terror and love cannot be eradicated by death, to remind the free world that some battles are worth fighting. These letters are accompanied by portraits taken by three Ukrainian photographers.
Aurélie Bros, Kristina Parioti, and Daria Biliak, accompanied by moderator Arye Sharuz Shalicar will introduce on Ukrainian stage their book: "Wie ein Lichtstrahl in der Finsternis: Briefe von Frauen aus der Ukraine an die freie Welt. » (Like a ray of light in the darkness: letters from women in Ukraine to the free world.)
In this poignant discussion, we will explore the kind of letters one might write to those who live in peace and freedom, unaware of the daily realities of living in a war-torn country. Thirty-eight women, ranging in age from 10 to 72 years, have courageously answered this question by composing letters that reveal the full weight of their experiences, emotions, pain, resilience, and unwavering strength. They speak of a daily life where courage survives terror and love cannot be eradicated by death, to remind the free world that some battles are worth fighting. These letters are accompanied by portraits taken by three Ukrainian photographers.
Participants: Aurélie Bros (Researcher, author), Kristina Parioti (photographer), Daria Biliak (photographer).
Moderator: Arye Sharuz Shalicar (Author)
Event language: German and Ukrainian
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Ukrainian Book Institute, Elisabeth Sandmann Verlag
Program “Fragility of Creators” is supported by the Federal government commissioner for culture and media
Moderator: Arye Sharuz Shalicar (Author)
Event language: German and Ukrainian
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Ukrainian Book Institute, Elisabeth Sandmann Verlag
Program “Fragility of Creators” is supported by the Federal government commissioner for culture and media
Friday, 20. October
Ukrainian Collective Stand (Hall 4.1 B 82)
The Holodomor, a devastating famine in Soviet Ukraine from 1932 to 1933, resulted in the deaths of millions of people and is widely considered one of history's most tragic man-made catastrophes. This event profoundly influenced Ukrainian literature, both within Ukraine and among the Ukrainian diaspora. Writers and poets have used their craft to bear witness to the famine's suffering and tragedy, often emphasizing personal and collective memory.
In a conversation with Andrii Kurkov, Claudia Dathe, and Tanja Pjankova, we will explore how the Holodomor is represented in modern literature. We will discuss the challenges of translating literature that deals with such a sensitive and painful historical event and gain insights into how modern Ukrainian literature continues to work with trauma of the Holodomor and its impact on the collective memory of Ukrainians.
In a conversation with Andrii Kurkov, Claudia Dathe, and Tanja Pjankova, we will explore how the Holodomor is represented in modern literature. We will discuss the challenges of translating literature that deals with such a sensitive and painful historical event and gain insights into how modern Ukrainian literature continues to work with trauma of the Holodomor and its impact on the collective memory of Ukrainians.
Participants: Andrii Kurkov (author, translator), Claudia Dathe (translator, curator), Tanya Pyankova (author, translator)
Event language: German and Ukrainian
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Ukrainian Book Institute
Program “Fragility of Creators” is supported by the Federal government commissioner for culture and media
Event language: German and Ukrainian
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Ukrainian Book Institute
Program “Fragility of Creators” is supported by the Federal government commissioner for culture and media
The discussion about book design, it’s trends and perspectives, about the best book design contests, about communities and institutions who promote and develop book design and work on increasing the visibility of best design practices around the world.
It's also about Ukrainian design and how it was transformed during the war, how designers and the creative community accept these challenges and adapt their work to the new reality.
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It's also about Ukrainian design and how it was transformed during the war, how designers and the creative community accept these challenges and adapt their work to the new reality.
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Participants: Anna Karnaukh (Telegraph Design), Carolin Blöink (Stiftung Buchkunst), Oleg Gryshchenko (Pictoric) Moderator: Yuliia Kozlovets (Director of the International Book Arsenal Festival)
Event language: English
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal
Program “Fragility of Creators” is supported by the Federal government commissioner for culture and media
Event language: English
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal
Program “Fragility of Creators” is supported by the Federal government commissioner for culture and media
Ukrainian historian Tamara Gundorova asserts that modern Ukrainian literature emerged in the wake of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant explosion. This catastrophic event not only transformed the literary landscape but also ignited deep-seated questions about state policies and played a pivotal role in the struggle for independence.
During this event, our panel of experts will delve into the intricate relationship between the Soviet Union, the ecological landscape of Ukraine, and the evolution of Ukrainian culture. We will examine how man-made technological disasters have shaped the development of Ukraine and, at the same time, caused significant losses in its cultural heritage.
During this event, our panel of experts will delve into the intricate relationship between the Soviet Union, the ecological landscape of Ukraine, and the evolution of Ukrainian culture. We will examine how man-made technological disasters have shaped the development of Ukraine and, at the same time, caused significant losses in its cultural heritage.
Participants: Kateryna Kalytko (Poet, novelist, and translator), Andrii Portnov (Historian, essayist, and editor). Moderator: Manfred Sapper (Political scientist and editor-in-chief of the journal Osteuropa.)
Event language: German and Ukrainian
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Ukrainian Book Institute
Program “Fragility of Creators” is supported by the Federal government commissioner for culture and media
Event language: German and Ukrainian
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Ukrainian Book Institute
Program “Fragility of Creators” is supported by the Federal government commissioner for culture and media
Ukrainian journalist Pavlo Kazarin, poet Yaryna Chornogus, and writer and curator Oleksandr Mykhed serve in the armed forces of Ukraine. Talk about the texts written during the war, about the new language of war, why culture is inseparable from politics and why this war is a war for world democracy.
Participants: Pavlo Kazarin (Jorurnalist, joined Armed Forces of Ukraine), Yaryna Chornohus (Poet, joined Armed Forces of Ukraine), Oleksandr Mykhed (Writer, joined Armed Forces of Ukraine). Moderator: Sofia Cheliak (Program director of BookForum, journalist)
Event language: German and Ukrainian
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Ukrainian Book Institute
Program “Fragility of Creators” is supported by the Federal government commissioner for culture and media
Event language: German and Ukrainian
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Ukrainian Book Institute
Program “Fragility of Creators” is supported by the Federal government commissioner for culture and media
On February 24, 2022, history was rewritten as Russia's invasion of Ukraine unfolded—a pivotal moment in European peace and security. This event raised new questions and intellectual challenges. While the undeniable fact of Russia's invasion should have prompted intellectuals to reevaluate their understanding of Ukraine's history, present, and future, such reassessment remains lacking. Attempts to justify the war and its underlying reasons persist. Philosophers Vakhtang Kebuladze, Volodymyr Yermolenko and Manfred Sapper will delve into the unsettling question of why there are efforts to justify this catastrophic event, which has caused immense human suffering.
Participants: Vakhtang Kebuladze (philosopher, translator), Volodymyr Yermolenko (President of PEN Ukraine, philosopher, essayist). Moderator: Manfred Sapper (Political scientist and editor-in-chief of the journal Osteuropa)
Event language: German and Ukrainian
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Ukrainian Book Institute
Programm "Die Fragilität der Schöpfer" wird vom Beauftragten der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien unterstützt
Event language: German and Ukrainian
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Ukrainian Book Institute
Programm "Die Fragilität der Schöpfer" wird vom Beauftragten der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien unterstützt
Saturday, 21. Oktober
Ukrainian Collective Stand (Hall 4.1 B 82)
In 2014, as part of the modern war unleashed by Russia, the Russian army, supported by local fighters, seized control of segments of Ukraine's easternmost regions, Donetsk and Luhansk. These territories once served as the bustling industrial heart of the Soviet era's socialist utopia.
In late 2016, against the backdrop of ongoing full scale war, Oleksandr Mykhed embarked on a remarkable research expedition through Eastern Ukraine. His mission was clear: to unearth answers to the profound questions posed by those who had never laid eyes on this region. In the talk with political scientist, publicist and Eastern Europe expert Andreas Umland Oleksandr will share the experiences from his journey and offers insights into the complexities of Ukraine's east.
This conversation offers a unique opportunity to delve into the historical, cultural, and socio-political layers of the region, including the far-reaching impact of the recent events sparked by the modern full scale invasion of Russia in Ukraine.
The original Ukrainian edition of Oleksandr Mykhed's book soared to bestseller status and garnered prestigious awards, notably earning a place on the longlists of the BBC Book Award and the Nonfiction Book Award.
In late 2016, against the backdrop of ongoing full scale war, Oleksandr Mykhed embarked on a remarkable research expedition through Eastern Ukraine. His mission was clear: to unearth answers to the profound questions posed by those who had never laid eyes on this region. In the talk with political scientist, publicist and Eastern Europe expert Andreas Umland Oleksandr will share the experiences from his journey and offers insights into the complexities of Ukraine's east.
This conversation offers a unique opportunity to delve into the historical, cultural, and socio-political layers of the region, including the far-reaching impact of the recent events sparked by the modern full scale invasion of Russia in Ukraine.
The original Ukrainian edition of Oleksandr Mykhed's book soared to bestseller status and garnered prestigious awards, notably earning a place on the longlists of the BBC Book Award and the Nonfiction Book Award.
Participants: Oleksandr Mykhed (Writer, curator of art projects), Andreas Umland (Political scientist, publicist and Eastern Europe expert)
Event language: English
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal, Ukrainian Institute
Program “Fragility of Creators” is supported by the Federal government commissioner for culture and media
Event language: English
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal, Ukrainian Institute
Program “Fragility of Creators” is supported by the Federal government commissioner for culture and media
"War changes the meaning of words," writes author Ostap Slyvynsky about this dictionary of war. "Some meanings become blunt, you have to sharpen them like a knife with a whetstone. Others become so sharp that it is impossible to look at them." Each entry is a fragment of a monologue "that I have heard, or that I will hear in these difficult days." The fragments were first published on the internet. At the Ukrainian Stage at the Frankfurt Book Fair, Slavist Nina Weller will talk with Ukrainian poet, essayist, literary critic and translator Ostap Slyvynsky and poet and translator Kateryna Kalytko about words and voices in the war year 2022/23.
Participants: Ostap Slyvynskyi (Poet, translator, essayist, and schola), Kateryna Kalytko (Poet, novelist, and translator). Moderation: Kateryna Stetsevych
Event language: German and Ukrainian
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Ukrainian Book Institute, edition.fotoTAPETA
Program “Fragility of Creators” is supported by the Federal government commissioner for culture and media
Event language: German and Ukrainian
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Ukrainian Book Institute, edition.fotoTAPETA
Program “Fragility of Creators” is supported by the Federal government commissioner for culture and media
A conversation around one of Oksana Zabuzhko's most important essays, devoted to figures and events that the author considers culturally significant for today's era of crisis of humanism. The Ukrainian philosopher and writer will return to the topics revealed in the essays and try to summarize them through the prism of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine
Oksana Zabuzhko (Romanautorin, Dichterin und Essayistin).
Moderator: Aleksandr Kratochvil (Übersetzer, Gelehrter, Autor)
Sprache: Englisch
Veranstalter: Goethe-Institut, Ukrainisches Buchinstitut
Programm "Die Fragilität der Schöpfer" wird vom Beauftragten der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien unterstützt.
Moderator: Aleksandr Kratochvil (Übersetzer, Gelehrter, Autor)
Sprache: Englisch
Veranstalter: Goethe-Institut, Ukrainisches Buchinstitut
Programm "Die Fragilität der Schöpfer" wird vom Beauftragten der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien unterstützt.
Sunday, 22. Oktober
Ukrainian Collective Stand (Hall 4.1 B 82)
Translating literature centered around war is a complex task that involves capturing the emotional depth, historical context, and cultural nuances of the content. It requires sensitivity to the themes, accuracy in conveying historical events, and the ability to preserve the author's unique voice. Translators must navigate the ethical and political dimensions of the material while adapting it to resonate with the target audience's cultural perspective. How to translate when the war and the texts concern your friends, your acquaintances, a country you know well or even it’s you home? When war is not in the past, but in the present. Can we distract ourselves and translate objectively? Let's talk to translators Aleksandr Kratochvil, Ganna Gnedkova, Claudia Dathe and Sofiya Onufriv.
Participants: Aleksandr Kratochvil (Translator, scholar, author), Ganna Gnedkova (Translator), Claudia Dathe (Translator, curator). Moderation: Sofiya Onufriv (translator)
Event language: German
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Ukrainian Book Institute
Program “Fragility of Creators” is supported by the Federal government commissioner for culture and media
Event language: German
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Ukrainian Book Institute
Program “Fragility of Creators” is supported by the Federal government commissioner for culture and media
During the full-scale invasion of Russia in Ukraine, the education system has grappled with significant challenges. These include the displacement of students and teachers, destruction of school infrastructure, psychological trauma affecting both students and educators, limited access to education due to safety concerns, reduced quality of education, difficulties in maintaining a consistent curriculum, brain drain as educated individuals seek opportunities abroad, and decreased international collaboration in the field of education. But resilience-building efforts within the education system in Ukraine during the conflict demonstrate the adaptability and determination of educators, communities, and organizations to ensure that learning continues despite challenging circumstances. In our talk Kyrylo Beskorovainyi will speak with Anna Novosad (Expert in education policy, Co-founder and strategic director at the international charity fund SavED, Minister of education and science of Ukraine in 2019-2020) and) about problems and challenges during the ongoing war, but also about also about creative teachers, community engagements, partnerships and support.
Participants: Anna Novosad (Expert in education policy, Co-founder and strategic director at the international charity fund SavED, Minister of education and science of Ukraine in 2019-2020),
Moderator: Kyrylo Beskorovainyi (Co-founder of Kunsht).
Event language: English
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal
Program “Fragility of Creators” is supported by the Federal government commissioner for culture and media
Moderator: Kyrylo Beskorovainyi (Co-founder of Kunsht).
Event language: English
Organizers: Goethe-Institut, Mystetskyi Arsenal
Program “Fragility of Creators” is supported by the Federal government commissioner for culture and media
