Ukrainian Pavilion at Venice Biennale Highlights Security Concerns Amid War
The Ukrainian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale is set to address the lack of security guarantees for Ukraine, as announced in Kyiv on February 5. The pavilion, titled 'Security Guarantees,' references the 1994 Budapest Memorandum, which Ukraine signed with the UK, the US, and Russia, promising security in exchange for giving up its nuclear arsenal. The centerpiece of the pavilion is Zhanna Kadyrova's concrete sculpture 'Origami Deer,' which was originally installed in Pokrovsk, Ukraine, and moved as the Russian frontline approached. The sculpture will be suspended from a crane in Venice, symbolizing the uncertainty and forced displacement experienced by Ukrainians. The exhibition will also feature archival materials related to the Budapest Memorandum and a video installation documenting the sculpture's journey across Europe. 
