NEW YORK — As understatedly well-dressed guests filtered into the “i'm u are” cocktail party Thursday night, a crew of Ukrainian volunteers scurried two floors below painting wall text and realigning mannequins within the Ukrainian Creators Fair.
Adaptability is something that most of the 120 makers that showcased on the inaugural event now know inside and outside. Taking a moment to talk while meticulously applying wall text, artist and filmmaker Yarema Malashchuk sized up the situation. “There's war in Ukraine, but Ukraine is just not only about war. Hopefully I’m working for and representing my country, by spreading the word about what is going on there and what’s happening in contemporary Ukrainian culture.”
His work reflected the resolve that exists amongst many...
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