OKNA – Espaço Cultural

Kreida Group – We are just numbers

Rendez-vous with monotype. Workshops

MOKOSH – ZINE LAUNCH

MOKOSH - Zine Launch 20.01.2023

THREE KIND REMINDERS – ANTON SHEBETKO

Kreida group @kreida_group : We are just numbers E

Kreida group @kreida_group : We are just numbers
Exhibition until 1st April at OKNA gallery.
Every day from 15:00 to 19:00

The artists transform public spaces such as galleries, squares, and parks into artistic canvases, where thousands of "1" symbols are placed to represent civilians who fell victim to the Russian aggression against Ukraine
Each "1" represents a civilian, a life, a family, and a unique story. Through this compelling artwork, the viewer is encouraged to reflect upon the process of creating these numbers as an art performance, and appreciate the final result as a temporary installation rather than a painting.

Kreida Group is a multidisciplinary Ukrainian art duo by Elza Berdnyk and Mark Symkin, currently based in Portugal. The duo started to work together in the middle of 2020. Their works include small and medium-sized sculptures, photographs, art performances, installations and short films.

*TWO DAYS LEFT This Saturday, March 25th at 19:00

*TWO DAYS LEFT

This Saturday, March 25th at 19:00, we are waiting for you! OKNA opens “We Are Just Numbers” with a performance by Kreida Group - Elza Berdnyk and Mark Symkin.

Exhibition: 25.03 - 01.04.2023

The exhibition highlights the tendency of people to overlook the reality in Ukraine, walking by it without taking notice. This lack of awareness is a reflection of daily life and political actions, where the magnitude of casualties amongst Ukrainians is reduced to just a number “1”.

Each “1” represents a civilian, a life, a family, and a unique story. Through this compelling artwork, the viewer is encouraged to reflect upon the process of creating these numbers as an art performance, and appreciate the final result as a temporary installation rather than a painting.

@kreida_group

Cinema Surpresa no. 42 • Sunday, 12 March • F

Cinema Surpresa no. 42

• Sunday, 12 March
• Film: Unknown
• Doors open: 18:00h /Screening: 19:00h
• Entry: 3* (free for OKNA Members)
• RSVP - Mandatory

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Currently up for grabs! 💫 You can now get your

Currently up for grabs! 💫

You can now get your hands on a limited edition of MOKOSH ZINE 01, which features the work of 20 talented Ukrainian artists.

This collective zine is a true reflection of the vibrant local art scene, while also exploring the impact of oppressive systems and the potential for a brighter future.

With a focus on the social, political and cultural changes brought about by the Russian-Ukrainian war, MOKOSH Zine asks important speculative questions about the role of art in facilitating recovery from the effects of war. By addressing the struggles faced by Ukrainians today, this zine sheds light on critical issues that our society is grappling with.

A limited edition of MOKOSH ZINE 01 is available to purchase both online and in our physical store.

⚠️ Through this publication, @okna_culture calls for support of the Ukrainian artistic community. All the funds raised from the zines will be redirected to the Ukrainains in need.

Cinema Surpresa no. 41 • Sunday, 05 March • F

Cinema Surpresa no. 41

• Sunday, 05 March
• Film: Unknown
• Doors open: 18:00h /Screening: 19:00h
• Entry: 3* (free for OKNA Members)
• RSVP - Mandatory

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No aniversário da invasão total da Ucrânia pela

No aniversário da invasão total da Ucrânia pela Rússia, queremos comemorar e chamar a atenção para a guerra em curso naquele país. A Ucrânia e o seu povo precisam de mais apoio da comunidade internacional.

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On the anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, we want to commemorate and draw attention to the ongoing war there. Ukraine and its people need more support from the international community.

Stand with Ukraine 🇺🇦

𝘙𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘻-𝘷𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘸𝘪

𝘙𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘻-𝘷𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘺𝘱𝘦

OKNA invites you to special workshops!

𝘙𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘻-𝘷𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘺𝘱𝘦 is an unusual experience during which you can create your unique prints, experimenting with various materials. While drawing the face of your partner you will observe his/her anatomy and expressions. You will get to know the other person from a different perspective, more intimately and thoroughly.

Monotype is a technique that combines elements from graphics and painting. It is the freest print-making technique. The prints never look the same - there is just one printout of each matrix! Workshops include drawing, painting, and printing exercises.

Two people can participate in the event at the same time. You are encouraged to sign up alone, leaving the choice of a partner to fate. You can sign up as a couple as well.

All workshops are in English, led by Olga Wardęga – a visual artist from Poland.

𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚:
OKNA – Espaço Cultural
R. Igreja de Cedofeita 27
Porto, Portugal

𝘿𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣:
1.5h

𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙎𝙡𝙤𝙩𝙨:
02/03/04th of March 2023
09/10/11th of March 2023

18.30p.m – 20.00p.m

𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙚:
25 euros per person

Registration under info@okna.pt. Please include a date with an hour you want to participate.

Artist leading: @evvivalarty

𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵
Bring clothes which you don't mind getting dirty. You can take a mask to protect yourself from a turpentine smell.

Cinema Surpresa no. 39

• Sunday, 19 February
• Film: Unknown
• Doors open: 18:00h /Screening: 19:00h
• Entry: 3* (free for OKNA Members)
• RSVP - Mandatory

New arrivals at OKNA library from Ukrainian booksh

New arrivals at OKNA library from Ukrainian bookshop @bloop.books 📚🇺🇦

Bloop books is an independent online-Instagram book store based in Kyiv, Ukraine. They sell books about art, design, architecture, and many other topics from around the world. Their task is to present and popularize the best editions of visual books for Ukrainian readers.

Every book in their store is treated as a unique finding across the dozens of published books around the world to provide shootings and thematic materials connected with each book.

Throwback to the exhibiton 𝙏𝙃𝙍𝙀𝙀 𝙆𝙄𝙉𝘿 𝙍𝙀𝙈𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙀𝙍𝙎 by Anton Shebetko @shebetko , curated by Radu Stīclå, @okna_culture
03.12 -17.12.2022

Adopting a queer lens, the exhibition has sifted through the discursive projects of the artist digging out a series of artworks, research materials and publications united in the way they speak to queerness in Ukraine. With a playful arrangement, these are kind reminders on international understandings of human rights, community, anger, and celebration.

𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗯𝗲𝘁𝗸𝗼 is a Ukrainian artist and photographer from Kyiv. He currently lives in Amsterdam. He works closely with LGBTQ + topics, themes of memory, loss of identity, plurality of history, and the role that photography can play in revealing these stories. His extensive research is devoted to the forgotten queer history of Ukraine. His range of projects varies from installations and interventions dedicated to old cruising spots and underground gay resorts in Crimea to more relevant topics such as Ukrainian LGBTQ + soldiers.

In collaboration with De Liceiras 18 - @deliceiras_18 , supported by Porto City Council.

Cinema Surpresa no. 36

• Sunday, 29 January
• Film: Unknown
• Doors open: 18:00h /Screening: 19:00h
• Entry: 3* (free for OKNA Members)
• RSVP - Mandatory

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NOW AVAILABLE! 💫 A limited edition of MOKOSH

NOW AVAILABLE! 💫

A limited edition of MOKOSH ZINE 01 is available to purchase both online and in our physical store.

MOKOSH is a collective zine, showcasing artistic projects of 20 Ukrainian artists that aims to represent the diverse local art scene, reveal the impact of oppressive imperialistic violent systems, and reflect on the potentials of the Ukrainian future(s).

By asking the speculative questions on the social, political and cultural changes that Russian-Ukrainian war evokes, as well of what role art plays in facilitation of war effects recovery, MOKOSH Zine sheds the light on the current struggles of Ukrainians and address the issues that society is already facing.

⚠️ Through this publication, @okna_culture calls for support of the Ukrainian artistic community. All the funds raised from the zines will be redirected to the Ukrainains in need.

⭐️ Featured artists:

Artur Byzenko - @byzenko
Kreida Art Group - @kreida_group
Mikhail Shostak - @ktshs.m
Eva Holts - @evaholts
Antony Reznik - @antonyreznik
Natalie Gromyk - @nataliia_gromyk
Oleksandr Halishchuk - @telonovela
Kateryna Zhydkova - @kate_zhydkova
Maksym Kozlov - @mksm.kzlv
Natalie Oliferovych - @natali_olif
Victoria Lykholyt - @victoria_liholet
Artur Sumarokov - @artursumarokov
Android Ptitsyn - @kakaowonderland
Vasya Dmytryk - @vasyadmytryk
Oleg Kharch - @oleg_kharch
Anastasia Leliuk -@nastasiialeliu
Eva Alvor - @eva.alvor
Karina Synitsia - @sinica_karina_a
Hanna Trofimova - @fififima
My Pet Spider - @my_pet_spider

Publication commissioned by OKNA Cultural Association (Porto, 2023).

Editorial: Daria Khrystych, Alla Dmitrievna, Piotr Zięba, Rita Marinho, Bianca Stanea, Radu Stīclå, Olga Wardęga.

🛒 www.okna.pt/store

Мóкош 10/20 (Part 2) This Friday, 20 January

Мóкош 10/20 (Part 2)

This Friday, 20 January, from 7pm, OKNa presents MOKOSH - a collective zine, showcasing artistic projects from 20 Ukrainian artists.

By asking the speculative questions on the social, political and cultural changes that Russian-Ukrainian war evokes, as well of what role art plays in facilitation of war effects recovery, MOKOSH Zine sheds the light on the current struggles of Ukrainians and address the issues that society is already facing.

The first *limited edition* issue of the MOKOSH Zine will be released during the launch event.
All the funds raised from the zine sales will be redirected to Ukrainians in need.

Мóкош 10/20 (Part 1) The MOKOSH Zine is comp

Мóкош 10/20 (Part 1)

The MOKOSH Zine is composed of carefully selected artworks from 20 artists, coming from different regions of Ukraine, with different artistic backgrounds, in an attempt to provide a platform to speak out and share personal visions, ideas, and insights on the future.

The publication becomes a safe space - based on care, equality and respect towards others, these values being transmitted to us through the artists’ practice. Despite the fragility of the messages, what unites them is hope for a better future and for the expected victory.

The first *limited edition* issue of the MOKOSH Zine will be released on Friday, 20th of January, from 19:00 at OKNA Gallery.

All the funds raised from the zine sales will be redirected to Ukrainians in need.

SAVE THE DATE! 20 JAN 2023, from 7pm, MOKOSH - Zi

SAVE THE DATE!

20 JAN 2023, from 7pm, MOKOSH - Zine Launch at OKNA Gallery.

MOKOSH is a collective zine, showcasing artistic projects of 20 Ukrainian artists that aims to represent the diverse local art scene, reveal the impact of oppressive imperialistic violent systems, and reflect on the potentials of the Ukrainian future(s).

By asking the speculative questions on the social, political and cultural changes that Russian-Ukrainian war evokes, as well of what role art plays in facilitation of war effects recovery, MOKOSH Zine sheds the light on the current struggles of Ukrainians and address the issues that society is already facing.

Featured artists:

Artur Byzenko - @byzenko
Kreida Art Group - @kreida_group
Mikhail Shostak - @ktshs.m
Eva Holts - @evaholts
Antony Reznik - @antonyreznik
Natalie Gromyk - @nataliia_gromyk
Oleksandr Halishchuk - @telonovela
Kateryna Zhydkova - @kate_zhydkova
Maksym Kozlov - @mksm.kzlv
Natalie Oliferovych - @natali_olif
Victoria Lykholyt - @victoria_liholet
Artur Sumarokov - @artursumarokov
Android Ptitsyn - @kakaowonderland
Vasya Dmytryk - @vasyadmytryk
Oleg Kharch - @oleg_kharch
Anastasia Leliuk -@nastasiialeliu
Eva Alvor - @eva.alvor
Karina Synitsia - @sinica_karina_a
Hanna Trofimova - @fififima
My Pet Spider - @my_pet_spider

Publication commissioned by OKNA Cultural Association (Porto, 2023).

Editorial: Daria Khrystych, Alla Dmitrievna, Piotr Zięba, Rita Marinho, Bianca Stanea, Radu Stīclå, Olga Wardęga.

OKNa Cultural Association calls for support of the Ukrainian artistic community by making this publication happen. All the funds raised from the zines will be redirected to the Ukrainains in need.

#culturaokna

💦 Cinema Surpresa no.34 • Sunday, 15 Janua

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Cinema Surpresa no.34

• Sunday, 15 January
• Film: Unknown
• Doors open @ 18:00h
• Screening starts @ 19:00h
• Entry: 3* (free for OKNA Members)
• RSVP - Mandatory

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POP-UP WINTER MARKET ❄️ Sunday, 18 Dec | 16:

POP-UP WINTER MARKET ❄️

Sunday, 18 Dec | 16:00 - 22:00
Monday, 19 Dec - Closed
20 Dec - 23 Dec | 15:00 - 19:00

Presented by OKNA Cultural Association, the pop-up holiday market will showcase the creative community through a curated show that supports in-house and local fine artists and the sale of their own, original works.

Featuring a variety of art and handmade goods, the opening day (18Dec) will be hosting a pop-up food corner, and the usual Sunday film screening (Cinema Surpresa).

Cinema Surpresa 💥 • Sunday, 05 Feb • Film

Cinema Surpresa 💥

• Sunday, 05 Feb
• Film: Unknown
• Screening starts @ 19:00h
• Entry: 3* (free for OKNA Members)
• RSVP - Mandatory

okna.pt/cinema-surpresa

SAVE THE DATE! This Saturday, December 10th from

“For many years I have been working with the Ukr

“For many years I have been working with the Ukrainian LGBTQ community, its history, and its coexistence with a mostly homophobic and conservative Ukrainian society. In most of my projects the anonymity of the participants was a key requirement due to the inability to predict the consequences of a public coming out.

However, in the few years that I have lived outside of Ukraine, there have been significant changes in society. Large-scale equality marches began to take place, safe spaces were opened across the country, positive media coverage, and hope for hate crime laws emerged.

These were small but very important steps for the Ukrainian queer community. Yes, homophobia and transphobia are still quite common in all walks of life, but the queer community have embarked on a path to combat it — and are doing so successfully in many ways, including through their visibility.” - Anton Shebetko

The opening of THREE KIND REMINDERS, exhibition by Anton Shebetko - @shebetko , curated by Radu Stīclå - @aparatamorf will take place on Saturday, December 3th, from 6pm at OKNA - @okna_culture
R. Igreja de Cedofeita 27, Porto

In collaboration with De Liceiras 18 - @deliceiras_18 , supported by Porto City Council.

📸 To Know Us Better, Photo/Interviews Series (2022).