Sculptures inspired by Ukrainian artist Maria Prymachenko unveiled at URC 2026 in Gdańsk
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Pneumatic sculptures inspired by the work of renowned Ukrainian folk art artist Maria Prymachenko were unveiled at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 in Gdańsk.
The installation featured three large-scale works by the internationally acclaimed art duo CHIAOZZA — a bird, a blue beast, and a yellow beast. Displayed outside the European Solidarity Center, one of the city's leading cultural landmarks, the sculptures became part of the broader international conversation about Ukraine's recovery, Rubryka reports, citing Ukraine WOW.
The sculptures were created in 2025 at the invitation of the nonprofit Ukraine WOW in partnership with the Prymachenko Family Foundation. Their presentation at URC 2026 was made possible with support from Bolt.
"It is important for us to be part of Ukraine's cultural life and help share Ukrainian stories with the world. Through our Green Light for Your Leisure platform, we support initiatives that help people recover through art and shared experiences," said Serhii Kostia, marketing director for Central and Eastern Europe and Asia at Bolt. "Presenting CHIAOZZA's installation dedicated to Maria Prymachenko at the Ukraine Recovery Conference — a major international platform that brings together governments, diplomats, international partners, investors, and the business community around Ukraine's recovery — is our way of showing that Ukrainian culture knows no borders."
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A QR code next to the installation linked visitors to an audio guide about Maria Prymachenko. The Ukrainian version was narrated by the artist's great-granddaughter, Anastasiia Prymachenko, while the CHIAOZZA duo voiced the English version.
Photo credit: Ukraine WOW
At URC 2026, Ukraine's Ministry of Culture paired the artistic tribute to Maria Prymachenko with a presentation by the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Foundation on plans to restore the Ivankiv Historical and Local History Museum, where many of Prymachenko's works were once housed.
The museum was one of the first cultural sites destroyed by Russia at the start of its full-scale invasion. It is also set to become one of the first to be rebuilt.
