Kostiantyn Doroshenko: "Art is not about beauty, but about humanity"
Season 2, Episode 6
In this episode, you will learn about:
● Decolonization processes;
● Stereotypes about Kryvyi Rih;
● The uniqueness of working in small towns;
● The project "The Sun Rises in the West";
● How artists without formal education can enter the national art history narrative.
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Kostiantyn Doroshenko is a Ukrainian critic, publicist, journalist, and curator of art projects in Ukraine, the USA, China, Montenegro, and Kyrgyzstan. He is a member of the International Association of Art Critics (AICA) and the author of books on culture and society, including "By Kyiv Time." Doroshenko is an invited expert of the Research Platform at the PinchukArtCentre and the author and host of the podcast "The Culture of Everything." He is also the curator of the exhibition "The Sun Rises in the West."
Volodymyr Nechiporuk: Ukraine's Chief Hug Therapist
Season 2, Episode 5
In this episode, you will learn:
● How February 24 impacted Volodymyr's activities;
● Plans for Ukrainian Fashion Week after the war;
● The role of fashion in Ukraine's cultural system;
● UFW's strategic vision;
● Why fashion struggles to develop in the regions;
● When a craftsman becomes a designer;
● Success criteria for designers;
● What productivity truly means.
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Volodymyr Nechiporuk is the General Producer of Ukrainian Fashion Week, founder of the advertising agency "RIA-YANKO," a volunteer, and a public and cultural figure.
Iryna Solovey: "Outside-the-Box Thinking as a Criterion for Success"
Season 2, Episode 4
In this episode, you will learn:
● How the full-scale invasion has affected crowdfunding;
● 13 skills of ecosystem leadership and what defines a leader;
● Criteria for a successful project on the Spilnokosht platform;
● What steps are necessary to ensure project success;
● How to start a project in a field where you lack experience;
● Whether the creative economy can develop cities.
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Iryna Solovey is a strategist in social innovation and the president of the NGO Garage Gang (since 2009). She is also the co-founder of the crowdfunding platform Big Idea, the initiator of the business participation club Go BiGGGA!, producer of the CityGen leadership development program, and creator of the team synchronization game City Synergy.
Natalia Bolibrukh: What to Do When Everything Feels Lost?
Season 2, Episode 3
In this episode, you will learn:
● The importance of inclusive environments and the mission of the Zaporyka Charitable Foundation;● How to stay motivated when working on difficult topics and what "vulnerable populations" mean;● How to respond to traumatic stories and why it’s crucial to process emotions, even negative ones;● How to interact with people with disabilities and veterans in public spaces;● A guide to fostering a healthy, inclusive society;● Why staying informed about inclusivity matters and where to find credible information on the topic;● The charitable component of projects.
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Natalia Bolibrukh is a Doctor of Philosophy, public activist, head of the Lviv branch of the Zaporyka Charitable Foundation, co-founder of the Ukrainian Foundation of Classical Music, and producer of the course Gender Approaches in Project Management.
Kyrylo Lipatov and Roman Yermolenko: The Untamed Art Market of Ukraine
Season 2, Episode 2
In this episode, you will learn:
● The principles of forming museum and private collections;
● Who decides which artworks are purchased for museums;
● The responsibilities of private collectors;
● When one can officially call themselves a collector;
● Opportunities to regulate Ukraine's art market;
● How artists can get their work into collections;
● The culture of gifting artworks to private and museum collections.
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Kyrylo Lipatov is a historian and researcher, former head of the scientific department of the Odesa National Museum of Fine Arts. Since the start of the full-scale war, Lipatov has been actively volunteering and working to safeguard cultural heritage sites. His current research focuses on the decolonization of memory spaces and the reevaluation of local identities, especially in his hometown of Odesa.
Roman Yermolenko is a contemporary art collector, businessman, philanthropist, and patron of the arts. An active participant in cultural events in Kryvyi Rih, he has launched the city’s most ambitious construction project, reshaping its landscape and identity.
Kostiantyn Shumskyi: An Art Gallery as a Business Project
Season 2, Episode 1
In this episode, you will learn:
● How to open an art gallery during a full-scale war;
● The journey into the art industry;
● The impact of the war on the demand for art;
● Secrets to establishing collaborations with international partners;
● How an artist can begin working with a gallery owner;
● Kostiantyn Shumskyi’s professional mission.
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Kostiantyn Shumskyi is a graduate of the Key Executive MBA program at the Ukrainian Catholic University's Lviv Business School, an entrepreneur, and the owner of Iconart and Shum Art Gallery.
Serhii Husyatnyk: When Will Imagine Dragons Come to Kryvyi Rih?
Season 1, Episode 5
In the fifth and final episode of KRCC's first podcast season, the guest will discuss:
● What it feels like to be a creative entrepreneur in an industrial city;
● The idea behind founding the Podcast Service UA recording studio, its popularity, and criteria for selecting musicians;
● The image of Kryvyi Rih on Ukraine's cultural map and ways to improve it;
● The benefits of a Study Trip to Lviv for a creative entrepreneur;
● Successful examples of creative businesses in Kryvyi Rih;
● Mental barriers and how to overcome them;
● When Radiohead and Imagine Dragons will perform in Kryvyi Rih;
● The Podcast Service UA studio and the vision for the creative business over the next five years.
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Serhii Husyatnyk is a director and producer with over 10 years of experience in video production. He is the co-founder of Brahmafilms and Podcast Service UA, as well as the producer of the recording studio Rakurs Records. He is also the creator of the YouTube projects Rakurs Records Live and After Live.
Hrysha Nevskiy: Flowers and Techno at the Post Office
Season 1, Episode 4
In the fourth episode, the podcast guest will discuss:
● Building a personal floral brand;
● Challenges and hurdles faced by creative entrepreneurs;
● How local authorities can support entrepreneurs;
● Music preferences and organizing a techno party in Kryvyi Rih;
● Gaining popularity on TikTok and tips for growing your presence there;
● Where to find inspiration for creating content;
● The "Kryvyi" market concept, its popularity, and its future;
● Design projects and artistic endeavors.
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Hrysha Nevskiy is the founder of the floral studio @eezyumflowers, a designer, and an artist. In December 2023, he organized a charity techno party in Kryvyi Rih. In January 2024, he launched the "Kryvyi" market at the main post office. His art has been featured in numerous exhibitions, including projects in the United States.
Iryna Roik: What to Do in Kryvyi Rih Besides Industry?
Season 1, Episode 3
In the third episode, guest Iryna Roik will discuss:
● How to hear the call of your soul and become a civic activist;
● Are there situations with no way out? Stories of failures with unfortunate endings;
● The conference "WE. (Women. Empower.) Inspiring Stories of Women During the War";
● Upcoming projects in Kryvyi Rih that could help develop the city;
● Are people willing to pay for culture?
● What inspires a meaningful life?
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Iryna Roik is a project manager and volunteer involved in educational and cultural initiatives. She volunteers for the "Historical Summer" project by 1KR and the Union of Responsible Citizens. She is the co-organizer of the 2023 conference "Inspiring Stories of Women During the War" in Kryvyi Rih and works with the Nova Ukraine charitable foundation.
Iryna Bozhko: Poroda and Underground – Cultural Layers of Kryvyi Rih
Season 1, Episode 2
In the second episode, guest Iryna Bozhko shares insights on:
● How her interest in poetry began and the creative individuals who shaped her path;
● The Rudi Teksty festival and its role on Ukraine's literary map;
● Opportunities for literary figures in Kryvyi Rih;
● The faces of Kryvyi Rih poetry;
● The Poroda initiative as a local project and underground culture;
● The role of cultural figures in Ukraine's victory;
● Local Kryvyi Rih identity;
● Why we love ATB.
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Iryna Bozhko is a poet and organizer of cultural and artistic events in Kryvyi Rih, as well as the founder of the NGO Poroda. Over three years, her team has hosted 46 events in the city, including concerts, festivals, literary readings, thematic lectures, and workshops. Since the full-scale invasion, all profits from their activities have been donated to support Ukraine's Defense Forces and affected civilians — raising over 160,000 UAH to date.
Kateryna Levchenko: How to Be Interesting to the World and Yourself?
Season 1, Episode 1
In the premiere episode, guest Kateryna Levchenko shares insights on:
● The essence of the "Kryvyi Rih Center for Contemporary Culture / KRCC" project;
● Plans and future prospects for KRCC;
● What attracts cultural figures to Kryvyi Rih;
● Why networking is an essential skill for modern individuals;
● The importance of visiting cultural institutions in other Ukrainian cities;
● What culture in Ukraine might look like after the war.
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Kateryna Levchenko is a cultural manager, grant writer, and art historian from Kryvyi Rih. She is the founder of 39.9gallery, organizer of the RUDA project art residency in Kryvyi Rih, and initiator of the KRCC creation. With 9 years of experience managing cultural and creative projects, Kateryna has worked with the PinchukArtCentre, Kyiv History Museum, Mystetskyi Arsenal, and the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation (UCF).