DOCUMENTARY CINEMATOGRAPH AND ACTIONISM AS COMPONENTS OF UKRAINIAN CULTURAL DIPLOMACY IN THE TIMES OF THE FULL-SCALE WAR

Abstract

The Purpose of the article is to identify the features and functions of visual arts of synthetic nature (using the example of cinema and actionism) as a component of the contemporary Ukrainian cultural diplomacy. The methodology of the research. The article is interdisciplinary in nature, synthesizing data from philosophy, history, cultural studies, and art history. Historical and comparative methods and a hermeneutic approach are used. The scientific novelty of the work lies in clarifying the place of visual arts of synthetic nature in the presentation of the contemporary problems of Ukraine at the international level. Conclusions. Cultural diplomacy is a powerful tool for familiarizing the world with the history and current state, achievements, problems and prospects of Ukraine. In the current situation of war, cultural diplomacy becomes a significant factor in building empathy and international support, and therefore is a factor in preserving Ukrainian identity and opposing imperial narratives. Therefore, joint art projects with foreign partners, as well as continuous presentations of works of contemporary Ukrainian art, should be considered as one of the priority areas of modern cultural life in Ukraine. In particular, this applies to those art forms that provide the most truthful and visual information and provide the highest degree of emotional impact on the audience. Such forms include cinema, primarily documentary, as well as action art. Since the processes of creating new artistic artefacts and introducing them to global recipients are ongoing, they require attention from cultural theorists who interpret the essence and trends of both the works of art themselves and their role in modern cultural diplomacy.