Reading Group

Reading Group is an initiative aimed at a deeper understanding of artistic practices through the experience of reading, analyzing, and discussing literary works collectively.
The format of the reader group involves moderated group discussions of literary and humanities texts related to particular artistic works presented in the exhibition.
We invite you to join the Reading group within the framework of the exhibition of young Ukrainian artists PinchukArtCentre Prize 2025.

The meetings will focus on finding parallels between the literary texts of young authors and artistic expressions of the Prize nominees.

The meetings will be held at the PinchukArtCentre on Wednesdays: April 23, May 14, June 4, June 25, and July 9 at 18:30.

To participate, apply by April 13: https://forms.gle/cZZpAsvpo4ZJ3nv66

Up to 10 participants will be selected based on their motivation.

Bogdana Romantsova, a literary critic and moderator of the Reading Group's series of meetings, will offer a selection of texts for discussion that will serve as a basis for exploring common issues and experiences that concern the new generation of women.

During the series of meetings, the participants will be able to
● consider the texts by young authors in dialogue with the exhibition PinchukArtCentre Prize 2025, building thematic and contextual connections;
● deepen their understanding of artistic practices through the experience of reading and collective discussion;
● join a community that shares an interest in art and literature, where the exchange of opinions and views allows participants to enrich the common experience and reveal new meanings.

The list of texts to be discussed will be announced to all participants in advance.

Bogdana Romantsova is a literary critic and editor at Tempora Publishing House. She is a member of the Ukrainian PEN Club. She is a regular lecturer at the Litosvita, Cultural Project, Prometheus, and Nobilitet platforms. Curator of the Litosvita Annual Writing Course. Host of the podcast Vysoka Polytsia, which received Megogo's Slushno award for the best podcast of the year about literature and reading. Author of essays and columns published in Polish, German, Czech, and Lithuanian media.