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Lusya Yangirova

Lusya Yangirova is an art historian and critic whose contributions to The World Art News explore contemporary art, photography and performance, with particular attention to Eastern European artists and cultural contexts. Yangirova’s writing examines how creative expression connects personal experience with wider social and cultural questions.

Ordinary Miracle at Pushkin House: A Queer Carnival of Winter Dreams

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A guest wearing white angel wings adjusts another guest’s headpiece at Ordinary Miracle.

In December 2023, fetchish_net reimagined the heart of London’s Pushkin House into a site of fantastical disruption, queer celebration, and dreamlike transformation. Titled “Winter Special: Ordinary Miracle”, the art performance fused the sensibilities of underground rave culture with the ornate spirit of masquerade—resulting in an unforgettable experience that blurred the boundaries between performance, visual art, and participatory costume.

Rhythms of Abstraction in the Works of Mariia Denysenko and Natalia Kungurova

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Side-by-side abstract details: blue cellular patterns on white and broad teal, red and beige brushstrokes.

The painting practices of Mariia Denysenko and Natalia Kungurova confidently align with the contemporary European tradition of fine art. Both artists favour abstraction over figurative narrative, choosing to prioritise the freedom of viewer interpretation. What unites their approach is a shared sense of experimentation — a dialogue between academic foundations and more fluid, exploratory decisions. Abstract painting speaks the language of emotion and state of being. As a genre, it resists a singular or rigid reading. In the work of both artists, painting becomes a visual echo of their internal rhythms — rhythms that resonate instinctively with the viewer.

The Silence of Iceland: A Study of Landscape and Spirit in Siarhei Yazlavetski’s Portrayal of the Country

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Black-and-white photograph of a narrow waterfall descending in front of tall basalt columns, from Siarhei Yazlavetski’s Silence of Iceland series.

Siarhei Yazlavetski’s photographic series, Silence of Iceland, captures the essence of Iceland with a poetic and succinct vision. Yazlavetski offers a glimpse of a landscape that appears real and mythical, grounded yet steeped in memory. His images evoke the feeling of standing amidst the spume of the ocean, where moss clings to ancient rocks, and the thyme-scented air drifts across vast, quiet beaches. These photographs convey Iceland’s solitude and strength, shaped by glaciers, volcanic rocks, and the constant presence of the ocean.

Breaking the Silence: Mihail Rakov’s Audio Drama ‘The Call’ Confronts Workplace Sexual Harassment in Russia and Post-Soviet Countries | VIDEO

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The Call, audio drama by Mihail Rakov.

Sexual harassment in the workplace has become one of the most discussed issues in recent years. Women worldwide have found the courage to step forward and share their experiences. This act has been particularly important for those in societies where victim-blaming is the norm in cases of abuse. This is especially true in post-Soviet countries, where sex and sexuality were taboo topics, and sexual abuse was often seen as something for which only the victim was responsible. Over the past few years, movements like #MeToo have exposed the uncomfortable reality of harassment in women’s professional lives. Millions of women have bravely shared their hidden traumas with the public, inspiring others to speak out.