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Mykola Ridnyi's Exhibition at the Secession: Confronting War, Media, and Personal Memory

Discover powerful video work and facade banners addressing conflict and societal media landscapes through a personal lens.

The Secession presents a compelling exhibition by Ukrainian artist Mykola Ridnyi. His new video work, 'The District,' along with monumental facade banners from his 'Blind Spot' series, delves into the complex interplay of war, media, and personal history in Ukraine. This presentation offers an intimate reflection on how conflicts are represented and remembered, bridging external landscapes with internal memories.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition presents the work of Ukrainian artist Mykola Ridnyi, focusing on his engagement with media representation of war and personal memory. It features a new video work and monumental banners on the Secession's facade, exploring themes of conflict and societal media landscapes.

Curatorial context

Mykola Ridnyi's exhibition at the Secession delves into the complexities of war, media, and personal history, particularly in the context of Ukraine. Ridnyi, a prominent figure in the Ukrainian art scene, presents new works that engage with the ongoing conflict and its representation. Two large banners on the Secession's facade display images related to the war in Ukraine, including a bombed residential building from 2014 and an aerial view of his childhood district in Kharkiv. These works, part of his "Blind Spot" series, use distorted or partial imagery to reflect on how media constructs our perception of reality and societal "media wars." Inside, in the Graphic Cabinet, his new film "The District" offers a more personal exploration of the war's impact on his hometown of Kharkiv. The film combines on-site footage with abstract effects, montaged photos, and drawings to bridge past and present, external landscapes and internal memories. A voiceover narration recounts the artist's memories of places that no longer exist, further blurring the lines between fact and recollection. Ridnyi's practice extends beyond his individual work; he is also recognized for his role as a curator and co-founder of the SOSka art collective and gallery, contributing significantly to the development of politically engaged art and platforms for visual artists in Ukraine.

Admission and ticket notes

Information regarding tickets and opening hours can be found via the provided link to the Secession shop. The exhibition is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10 AM to 6 PM. General information and ticketing details are available on the museum's website.

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Venue
Secession
Current status
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Exhibition schedule
From Sep 15, 2023
Artist line / attribution
Featuring Mykola Ridnyi, born 1985 in Kharkiv, who lives and works in Kyiv and Berlin. He is a recipient of the Berliner Künstlerische Forschungsprogramm scholarship.
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