Exhibition Dates: 13–27 November 2026
PRESS RELEASE
Ukrainian Inclusive Art Exhibition “Tails” to Open in Larnaca
On 13 November 2026 at 18:30, the Ukrainian Cultural Centre Obiimy in Larnaca will host the opening of “Tails”, an art exhibition dedicated to inclusivity, collaborative creation, and shared authorship. The opening event will also feature an Artist Talk at 19:00 with the participating artists and the founder of Spilne Art.
The exhibition will present works by Valeriia Tarasenko and Iryna Holoborodko, artists from atelienormalno, an inclusive art studio based in Kyiv, where neurotypical and neurodivergent artists work together, exchange ideas, and create art as equals.
At the heart of the “Tails” project is the practice of collaborative art-making, in which one artist continues another’s painting, adding new images, details, and narratives. This approach challenges traditional notions of authorship and transforms the creative process into a dialogue built on trust, interaction, and acceptance of different forms of artistic expression.
One of the participating artists, Iryna Holoborodko, is an artist with Down syndrome. She has a particular interest in the animal world, enjoys exploring encyclopaedias and brings her own imaginative perspective to her work. In collaboration with Valeriia, she adds graphic elements, characters and unexpected narratives to the paintings, creating a shared artistic vision.
Through the collaboration of Spilne Art, Sushko Philanthropy, and the Ukrainian Cultural Centre Obiimy, the project has found a new chapter in Cyprus, introducing local audiences to the experience of Ukrainian inclusive art.
The Artist Talk, beginning at 19:00, will bring together Valeriia Tarasenko, Iryna Holoborodko, and Nataliia Tkachenko, founder of Spilne Art. They will discuss inclusivity in contemporary art, trust between artists, shared authorship, and opportunities for creative collaboration among people with different experiences and ways of perceiving the world.
The “Tails” exhibition raises questions about accessibility in the art world and demonstrates how collaborative creativity can become a space for equal participation, where every individual has the opportunity to influence the artistic process.
Event Details
Title: “Tails” — Inclusive Art Exhibition and Artist Talk
Opening Date: 13 November 2026
Opening: 18:30
Artist Talk: 19:00
Venue: Ukrainian Cultural Centre Obiimy
Address: Grigori Afxentiou 12, 6016, Larnaca, Cyprus
Exhibition Dates: 13–27 November 2026
Partner Organisations:
Spilne Art, Obiimy Cultural Centre, atelienormalno
