Venice Biennale 2024, Ukrainian Pavilion · Hyperallergic
Ukrainian Pavilion's Origami Deer Travels Displacement Journey
Zhanna Kadyrova's 'The Origami Deer' undertook a global journey mirroring displacement experiences before reaching Venice Biennale. The work traces paths of Ukrainian refugees across borders.
Ukrainian artist Zhanna Kadyrova's contribution to the Venice Biennale, titled 'The Origami Deer,' carries particular resonance through its international journey preceding exhibition. The artwork's titular deer was transported across multiple borders and nations, mapping a path that mirrors the experiences of displaced Ukrainian populations. The work's trajectory transforms it into a living documentation of diaspora and displacement. By bringing this peripatetic sculpture to Venice, Kadyrova's installation becomes a testament to the mobility and vulnerability of contemporary Ukrainian communities.
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