Skylight at Essex Crossing, NYC
(NY)Ukrainian Creators Fair
The event featured over 100 Ukrainian designers and artisans. Set in the vibrant milieu of New York’s Lower East Side, the exhibition comprised five distinct sections: tech, fashion, tradition, youth, and fair. The main objective of the event was to support the Ukrainian creative industry, both financially and intellectually, and to challenge the many stereotypes about Ukrainian culture.

“The event, called I Am U Are, is demonstrating that Ukraine’s creative industries are alive and kicking despite Russia’s invasion.
The organisers also want to send a message of defiance, claiming that “the war has given even more agility and resilience to Ukrainian creative talent that the world can learn and benefit from”.
This night was a true celebration of Ukrainian creative talent, and we witnessed how much the audience appreciated its value to culture, art, and resilience. The main idea of this event was to convey that Ukraine is not a problem, but a solution. We have many talented people here, and we want to show the world that Ukraine is truly diverse.

Located on manhattan’s lower east side, the fair and exhibition was designed specifically for the event by forma architects (ua), who also joined the i am u are creative team.

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
Olena Balova
Nadia Pahava
Masha Reva
Ivan Grabko
Nadiia Shapoval
Iryna Myroshnykova (ФОРМА)
Oleksii Petrov (ФОРМА)
Alena Gorlanova
Yuliia Shaparenko
Vitya Gluschenko
Hanna Shypovych
Den Polansky
Nastya Kalita
Pavel Buryak
Kateryna Pryadchenko
Kateryna Voskresenska
Asya Shkurat
Ganna Marko
Gogola Agency
CEO & co-founder
CEO & co-founder
brand & marketing strategist
head of PR
executive creative director, сurator of photoexhibition
visual language & concept
curator of ethnology part
architecture & stage design.
architecture & stage design
creative producer
event manager, logistic
graphic design
website design
website developer
text
video director
marketing manager
PR & communications
partnership manager
social media manager
PR & communications