EXPERIENCE OF REPRESENTING UKRAINIAN ART AT QATAR INTERNATIONAL ART FESTIVAL

The Qatar International Art Festival 2025 (QIAF 2025), held in Doha at Katara Cultural Village, represents a major platform for international artistic exchange, bringing together over 500 artists from more than 83 countries. For the first time, Ukraine was represented at the festival, marking a significant milestone in the international visibility of Ukrainian contemporary art. This participation is particularly meaningful in the context of the ongoing war, as it demonstrates the resilience, cultural continuity, and creative vitality of Ukraine. The festival featured a comprehensive program of exhibitions, live painting, workshops, performances, conferences, and auctions, emphasizing the themes of sustainability and innovation in art. Ukrainian artworks contributed to the intercultural dialogue and highlighted the expressive power, emotional depth, and contemporary relevance of the country’s artistic practices. QIAF 2025 underscores the role of international art festivals as platforms for cultural diplomacy, professional networking, and the global promotion of national artistic identity.