

Nikita KadanНікіта Кадан
Visual artist and activist excavating the politics of memory and history
Biography
Nikita Kadan is a Kyiv-born visual artist, curator, and activist whose work investigates the intersection of history, politics, and the legacy of the Soviet Union in contemporary Ukraine. A graduate of the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture in Kyiv, Kadan co-founded the R.E.P. collective and the curatorial activist group HUDRADA. His practice spans drawing, painting, sculpture, and installation, often incorporating archival materials and collaborating with architects, sociologists, and human rights organizations. He has participated in multiple editions of the Venice Biennale and exhibited extensively across Europe and Asia.
Notable Works
Venice Biennale installation examining Ukraine through history and nature
Porcelain plates with drawings of medical/torture procedures in Soviet textbook style
Graphic and sculptural works exploring historical shifts and post-communist developments