Studio Central and Eastern Europe
In our podcast series, produced by the Forum on Central and Eastern Europe at KU Leuven, we explore the latest academic research on the region. Through 20-minute conversations, researchers share their personal experiences from fieldwork, along with their latest findings and ideas. Tune in to hear captivating stories about politics, history, anthropology, sociology, literature, music, visual arts, and architecture.
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Episodes
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
In this podcast, Peter Vermeersch from KU Leuven engages in a discussion with Bjorn Geldhof, the artistic director of the PinchukArtCentre in Kiev, and Kateryna Botanova, a prominent Ukrainian art critic. They explore how war both halted artistic expression and sparked a newfound drive to create art. The speakers pointed out that in Ukraine, culture has become intricately linked to the survival of the nation, identity, and individuals.
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
In this concise podcast, Ukrainian artist Alevtina Kakhidze shares her thoughts on her journey of creating and safeguarding art amidst the adversity of war.
The FCEE provides a multidisciplinary platform for dialogue and exploration of research on the politics, histories, societies, cultures, and institutions of 'Central and Eastern Europe' in the broadest sense. It is an initiative of the Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences of the KU Leuven. It brings together researchers from within and outside KU Leuven and initiates meaningful conversations on research-related topics.