‘Cultural imperialism lives on, even if its carriers often proclaim anti-colonial slogans.’ My new piece for Atlantic Council with some suggestions to editors, publishers, and curators from us, the 'perpetually frustrated Ukraine specialists'. atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainea… 🧵 1/4

Far too many Western editors, academics, and cultural commentators continue to view Ukraine through the distorting lens of Russian imperialism, writes Olesya Khromeychuk for #UkraineAlert. Read more. ⬇️ bit.ly/3AMGamT

📌 The full 2024 programme for our new Kultura online course is now live! Join us - ukrainianinstitute.org.uk/kultura-explor… 🔹Across 8 weekly seminars, starting on 23 Sept, we’ll explore the role of art and visual culture in shaping identities, with a focus on Ukraine’s rich cultural heritage.

Добра ніч, dear friends. Andrei Kurkov recently discussed Ukraine and his writing at Ukrainian Institute London's summer fundraiser! You can view his discussion with Uilleam Blacker 🇺🇦 at this link: youtube.com/watch?v=h1H0Tq…. #StandwithUkraine

Don’t miss the Ukrainian Film Festival: #Reflections by Ukrainian Institute London, celebrating the powerful storytelling of Ukraine’s cinematic talents. 19-22 September at @curzonsoho, London Programme: curzon.com/events/ukraini…

Ukraine is still viewed through the lens of Russian imperialism. Western editors, commentators, and academics must go beyond token coverage and let Ukraine’s experience shape a broader global narrative. Read Olesya Khromeychuk’s new text for Atlantic Council. atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainea…

The UIL team is deeply saddened by the news of David Knowles' passing. It was always a privilege to work with David, and we will be forever grateful to him for bringing Ukrainian voices to international audiences. Our thoughts are with David's family, friends and colleagues.

Mission 200 🇺🇦 A documentary of Tetiana’s brave missions to retrieve fallen soldiers from Ukraine’s frontlines. Part of Ukrainian Institute London’s 2024 Ukrainian Film Festival. 📅 20 Sep Curzon Soho, 18:20 🎟️ Tickets: curzon.com/ticketing/seat…

Our new course, Kultura, kicks off on 23 September! There’s still time to sign up! Join top experts in the field (including Katia Denysova 👇) to explore the rich world of Ukrainian visual culture. Learn more here: ukrainianinstitute.org.uk/kultura-explor…

I spoke to Julia Lasica at Monocle Radio about the work of Ukrainian Institute London and the need to discover Ukraine not because of the new wave of imperial violence directed against it, but because the world has so much to learn from the country. 🎙️From 32:39. monocle.com/radio/shows/th…

Ukraine. Displaced. Short Films 📽️ A moving selection of short films capturing the stories of Ukrainians forced to flee their homes. Part of Ukrainian Institute London’s 2024 Ukrainian Film Festival at Curzon Soho. 📅 21 Sep, 15:00 🎟️ Tickets: curzon.com/films/ukrainia…

Intercepted🇺🇦Ukrainian Film Festival A gripping documentary of intercepted calls from Russian soldiers, revealing war’s brutal truths. 📆21 Sep Curzon Soho London,18:00 + Q&A with the director, moderated by Olga Tokariuk, Academy fellow Ukraine Forum 🎟️curzon.com/films/ukrainia…

We are delighted to share feedback from Professor David Johansson David Johansson from the University of Florida on our LITERATURA course. 📢 Sign up for our next course, KULTURA, starting 23 Sept! Explore Ukrainian visual culture 🇺🇦 🔗bit.ly/UIL_KULTURA