MARMO+MAC 2022

PROJECT: «VITALITÀ UCRAINA» / «UKRAINIAN LIVELINESS»

Marmomac September 27-30, 2022 / Pavilion 10, Stand H1/

At Marmomac (September 27-30, 2022), curators are showcasing Ukrainian creators who emerged as winners of a competition held among Ukrainian designers in July of this year. The competition resulted in the selection of works by the following authors for production and presentation at this international event: an art object by Alisa Lysyha, an art object by Marianna Yeleyko featuring graphics by Roksolana Dudka, and a conceptual proposal by Oleksandr Kysil, which took the form of an art object in collaboration with Anna Manako. In addition to the winning works, the exhibition includes pieces by Valeriya Vari, Anna Manako, and Alina Kravchuk.

This marks the first time that a Ukrainian stand is represented at an international marble exhibition in Italy and the third installment in the LIFE LINE series of projects.

The mission of the organizers is to support Ukrainian artists during times of conflict by presenting their works at the most prestigious and significant international events taking place in democratic Europe and beyond its borders.

The first project in the series was presented by the organizers in June 2022 under the title «LIFE LINE — Living Stories of Ukrainian Creators» during Milan Design Week (June 7-12, 2022).

All objects were made in Ukraine using marble remnants from the Instech company and llab.design, which also took an active role in all project stages.

Instech is a Ukrainian family business specializing in stone processing for three generations, founded in 1993. llab.design is a branch of Instech, specializing in the production and sale of decor made from natural stone.

The project is carried out with the support of the Consulate General of Ukraine in Milan.

The organizers extend their sincere gratitude to the organizing committee of the international Marmomac exhibition, Veronafiere, the Verona Vale Association, and, in particular, Mr. Roberto Bianconi.

Curators and organizers: Anna Manako (Manako Design), Valeriya Vari (Design Market), Anastasiia Biletska (DESIGN4UKRAINE).