Ukrainian Contemporary Art - Civil Society, International Organizations and Public Sphere

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Theoretical Background
• Ukrainian Contemporary Art
• Struggles for Professional Authority
• Role of Social Capital
• Art Establishment vs. Contemporary Art
• Claims for Professional Identity
• International Recognition Contingencies
• Conclusions

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis examines the development of Ukrainian contemporary art in the post-Soviet era, focusing on the interplay between artistic practice, institutional structures, and the nascent civil society. It investigates how Ukrainian contemporary artists have navigated the challenges of establishing professional authority and gaining international recognition within a context characterized by a lack of established institutional support.

• The impact of the absence of a robust civil society on the development of Ukrainian contemporary art.
• The struggles for professional authority within the field of Ukrainian contemporary art.
• The role of international institutions and organizations in shaping the trajectory of Ukrainian contemporary art.
• The relationship between Ukrainian contemporary art and its pre-independence, Soviet-era counterpart.
• The agency of artists, curators, and institutions in navigating the complexities of the art world.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The Abstract provides a concise overview of the thesis's central arguments. The Introduction sets the stage by examining the emergence of newly independent states from the former Soviet Union and the implications for civil society development, specifically within the context of Ukrainian art. The Theoretical Background section lays out the theoretical framework. The chapter on Ukrainian Contemporary Art discusses the emergence of a new generation of artists and the formative influences on their work. The chapter on Struggles for Professional Authority delves into the challenges faced by Ukrainian artists in establishing their professional credibility. The chapter on the Role of Social Capital explores the social networks and connections that influence artistic careers. The chapter on Art Establishment vs. Contemporary Art contrasts the established art world with the newer contemporary art scene. The chapter on Claims for Professional Identity focuses on the artists' efforts to define their professional identities. The chapter on International Recognition Contingencies investigates factors contributing to international recognition of Ukrainian contemporary artists.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Ukrainian contemporary art, post-Soviet art, civil society, institutionalization, professional authority, international recognition, social capital, art establishment, artistic identity, multi-sited anthropology, Bourdieu.