Nikita Kadan Public Lecture: War, History, Art - Nov 3 (Tue, Holiday)
Ukrainian contemporary artist Nikita Kadan will give a public lecture at Waseda University on the role of art in wartime.Summary
This article announces a public lecture titled "War, History, Art" by Ukrainian contemporary artist Nikita Kadan. Kadan works across sculpture, painting, and photography, exploring historical memory and political violence, and has exhibited internationally, including at the 2015 Venice Biennale. In Japan, he participated in the 2024 Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale and the 2025 Setouchi Triennale, with a project planned for the 2027 Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale. During his current visit, he will stay in Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, at the "Noto Suzu House," engaging with local history and people's experiences. The lecture will review his past works and discuss current projects and future plans, while reflecting on the role of art and how to confront history and memory from the perspective of an artist working in wartime Ukraine. The event will be held on November 3, 2026, from 10:40 to 12:20 at Waseda University's Waseda Campus, Building 14, Room 806. The moderator is Wakana Kono, Professor at Waseda University. The lecture will be in Ukrainian with Japanese consecutive interpretation, free and no reservation required.
(Source：早稲田大学)