(LA)Ukrainian Creators Fair

5880 Adams Blvd, Culver City, LA

December 1, 2023
in Los Angeles we explored the creative side of the exhibition

Among our goals was to expand the exhibition format, attract local US citizens to visit the event, as well as to unite and connect the Ukrainian community.
After a successful launch in NY, i am u are aimed to launch a chain of next events , including an NYC pop-up, online store and the next exhibition in the US.

180+
ukrainian creators
1500
sq m location in Culver City
7
expo showcases
750K
estimated views in press
420K
organic reach on Instagram
400
vip guests on a private showcase
495
tickets sold
1080
pieces sold just in 3 days

“Then, there are the companies hyper-focused on the immense potential of Ukraine’s future: a state-of-the-art robotic hand from Esper Bionics, for example, as well as Solo rings with lab-grown diamonds from Kyiv. (It’s the largest plant of its kind in Europe.) “The main goal is to show Ukraine’s creative economy—that we are a great nation with great creatives..”
says Pagava.

We joined forces with brain dead studios to bring “pamfir” and “shadows of forgotten ancestors” to the big screen in la.
"Transcendental Ukraine" featured nine exhibits blending Ukrainian spiritual culture, traditional crafts, and VR experiences.
we organized Panel discussions in collaboration with “Razom for ukraine”, focusing on the movie industry, art, and innovation.
art exhibition 'Four Slag Heaps' gathered works of 15 artists and included sculpture, graphics, video installations, and photography.
The exhibition explored the intricate interplay between bodily experiences and the surrounding landscapes, often artificially constructed.
The fair featured a curated selection of 5,000 items, including fashion, jewelry, homeware, furniture, ceramics, art, crafts, and books.
The fair showcased items from both modernist creators and traditional craftsmen.
Through an open call, we represented 7 creators from Ukraine in tech, fashion, book publishing, and accessories at our LA showcase.

As compared to the NY launch, we have since added the Art Section, Transcendental Ukraine Section, Movie Section, and an open call for submissions from young Ukrainian businesses. Within i am u are in LA, we have also held public discussions together with the Razom for Ukraine foundation. Additionally, we were happy to highlight Nova Ukraine as our main charity partner and donate all the proceeds from thr fair tickets to fund children’s education.

We partnered with numerous local businesses and organizations to support i am u are in creation and promotion.

We brought together 180+ creators and a 50-people team to spotlight ukrainian fashion, tech, books, object design, art, and craft.

If you want to see more photos and get the full scoop on the event, check out our detailed report. It’s packed with highlights and memorable moments from the day.

Anna Pagava
Kristina Skripka
Nadiia Shapoval
Ivan Grabko
Iryna Miroshnykova
Oleksii Petrov
Masha Reva
Gogola Agency
Nadia Pahava
Daryna Zybko
Asya Shkurat
Olena Balova
Olena Gorlanova
Mariia Korostelova
Oksana Kutna
Anna Bakun
Ganna Marko
Oleksandra Kataieva
Daria Shevtsova
Oleksandra Pogrebnyak
Yelyzaveta Bordunova
Victor Glushenko
Alina lakymenko
Dmytro Butenko
Viktoriia Buchynska
Olga Chabanna
Yulia Zaliubovskaya
Valentyn Zabaluyev
Mariia Miarisua
Den Polansky
Katriona Hannah

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