Ukrainian artists triumph at Bologna Illustrators Exhibition

Ukrainian illustrators Polina Doroshenko and Oksana Domashych have made it to the list of winners at the 58th Bologna Illustrators Exhibition. The event took place as part of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair.

Source: the Bologna Children’s Book Fair

The winners were selected from among 344 finalists. The international jury chose 78 illustrations from 79 illustrators representing 31 countries worldwide. One Russian illustrator, Natalia Yaskina, also made it to the list. The complete list of all winners can be viewed here.

"The Bologna book fair confirms once again this year its willingness to welcome the individual participation of independent publishers, writers and artists from every country and region of the world who wish to contribute creatively, peacefully and purposefully to the greater publishing community, bringing children and books together," said the organisers of the exhibition.

This year, 3520 artists worldwide participated in the 58th Bologna Illustrators Exhibition, representing 81 countries and regions. 

As reported by the Chytomo publication, among the Ukrainian finalists in the competition were Oksana Domashych, Polina Doroshenko, Oksana Drachkovska, Olha Lisovska, Hrasia Oliyko, Mariia Pleshakova, Anastasiia Khyzhniak, and Olha Shtonda.

About the Bologna Illustrators Exhibition 

The Bologna Illustrators Exhibition was founded in 1967 and has been held annually since then. The competition showcases the latest trends in illustration, promoting new talents among artists.

The works of all artists are published in the Illustrators Annual book – a comprehensive catalogue for publishers and illustrators worldwide, filled with commentary from jury members. The publication is in Italian and English, and it is distributed through international specialised bookshops. It is also published in Japanese by JBBY – the Japanese Board on Books for Young People, in the Republic of Korea by CCOC, and in China by Dandelion Picture Book House.

After the fair, the exhibition travels annually on international tours to museums, art galleries, and significant libraries in Japan, Korea, China, and other countries.

The exhibition is organised as part of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair in Italy. This year's event will take place from 8 to 11 April.

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