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New Identities for an Ancient City: The Transformation of Kyiv through Art

Kyiv needs a clear policy to balance its ancient history and rapid contemporary development. Dr. Moussienko will portray Kyiv as an arena of the various concepts metropolis development and expose the multifunctional role of public arts--from aesthetical to social. She underlines the role of the art as a factor in various social movements dedicated to preserving the historical face of Kyiv.

Date & Time

Monday
Feb. 27, 2012
12:00pm – 1:00pm ET

Location

6th Floor, Woodrow Wilson Center
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Overview

Kyiv needs a clear policy to balance its ancient history and rapid contemporary development. Dr. Moussienko will portray Kyiv as an arena of the various concepts metropolis development and expose the multifunctional role of public arts--from aesthetical to social. She underlines the role of the art as a factor in various social movements dedicated to preserving the historical face of Kyiv.

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The Kennan Institute speaker series is made possible through the generous support of the Title VIII Program of the U.S. Department of State.

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Natalia Moussienko

Natalia Moussienko

Former Fulbright Research Scholar;
Senior Research Fellow, Department of Culture Strategies, New Technologies and Innovations, Modern Art Research Institute, Ukrainian Academy of Arts, Kyiv
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Kennan Institute

The Kennan Institute is the premier US center for advanced research on Russia and Eurasia and the oldest and largest regional program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. The Kennan Institute is committed to improving American understanding of Russia, Ukraine, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the surrounding region though research and exchange.  Read more

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