Finissage – Ukrainian Diary
Experience an atmospheric evening as we wrap up this year's major exhibition at a finissage. Enjoy a drink and a special programme with dancer Anastasia Krasnoshchoka.
Programme
Curator at Royal Danish Library Charlotte Præstegaard Schwartz will open the finissage. Afterwards you are welcome to experience the exhibition on your own and enjoy the three pop-up performances by Anastasia Krasnoshchoka that will take place at various locations in the exhibition space.
Furthermore, we will serve a glass of bubbles on this special evening.
So bring a friend with you and don’t miss the chance to experience the lifelong work of Boris Mikhailov before the exhibition ends on 11 January 2025.
We are pleased to announce that this evening will consist of three unique pop-up performances created by the Ukrainian born dancer Anastasia Krasnoshchoka. The three performances will take place in the exhibition space surrounded by the raw and powerful images by Boris Mikhailov.
Anastasia Krasnoshchoka artistic approach circulates around atmospheres and emotions. She strongly believes in using the language of dance to address important social and political issues. Her debut full-length work, Flowers also cry, is a poignant ode to women in wartime – a documentary-based piece that delves into the diverse roles women assume during war. All profit from the three sold out shows was donated to Ukraine.
The events in the exhibition are created in close collaboration with curator Kateryna Stukalova.
About Anastasia Krasnoshchoka
Anastasia Krasnoshchoka is a Ukrainian choreographer and dancer currently based in Denmark. She trained at the Copenhagen Contemporary Dance School and has always harboured a deep passion for dance, despite a non-linear path to her career. Alongside pursuing an academic journey leading to a PhD in laser diode lighting, Anastasia navigated a winding road toward her love for dance. Today, she blends her artistic practice with activism work for Ukraine.
Within the realm of dance, Anastasia loves to create immersive atmospheres that stir powerful emotions. She embraces improvisation as a vital part of her work, allowing her to craft spontaneous and authentic movements. Furthermore, she firmly believes in using the language of dance to address important social and political issues, utilizing art to spark thought-provoking conversations.
Her debut full-length work, Flowers also cry, is a poignant ode to women in wartime – a documentary-based piece that delves into the diverse roles women assume during war. Since its premiere in Copenhagen in September 2023, "Flowers also cry" has garnered acclaim, winning the European Charlemagne Youth Prize, representing Denmark, and embarking on a successful tour across Scandinavia.
Read more about the exhibition
UKRAINIAN DIARY – Photograph of Boris Mikhailov from 1966 to today
