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Visual Culture Research Center
The Visual Culture Research Center (Ukrainian language, Ukrainian: ) (VCRC) is an independent cultural institution in Kyiv, founded in 2008 as a platform for interaction between academic, artistic, and activist communities. The VCRC is an independent public organization engaged in publishing and exhibition activities, scientific research, conducting public lectures, discussions, and conferences. From 2008 to 2012, it operated at the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy. In 2015, the Visual Culture Research Center received the Princess Margriet Award from the European Cultural Foundation. In 2017, the VCRC was the organizer and curator of the "Kyiv International – Kyiv Biennale 2017," which included a series of exhibitions, lectures, discussions, and workshops with the participation of well-known international thinkers and artists. History Establishment Among the co-founders of the VCRC were , Nadia Parfan, Inna Sovsun, Olga Bryukhovetska and others. For some time ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NaUKMA Sym
The National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy ( NaUKMA, ), colloquially known as Mohylianka (), is a highly ranked national state-sponsored research university located in a historic section of Kyiv, Ukraine. The university is bilingual in Ukrainian and English and is one of Ukraine's few universities with internationally recognized diplomas. NaUKMA takes part in numerous international university collaborations, such as the European University Association. With around 4000 students, NaUKMA is one of the smallest universities in Ukraine. The university takes its name from the institution cited as its main predecessor, the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy established in 1615 and operating until 1819. The NaUKMA is located on that Academy's grounds in the ancient Podil neighborhood. In 1991, the modern university was organized, and teaching began the following year. Alumni of the Kyiv-Mohyla Academy played a formative role in the intellectual and church life of Ukraine and Russia in 17th and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
