Zhanna Kadyrova Brings Performance Project to Jeju Biennale
Ukrainian artist Zhanna Kadyrova showcases her interactive installation at the 5th Jeju Biennale in South Korea.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Performance Art
Ukrainian artist Zhanna Kadyrova is presenting her project Performance at the 5th Jeju Biennale. The installation utilizes audience seating to engage visitors with portraits of Ukrainian artists serving in the armed forces.
Why it matters
The project transforms visitors into participants through their movements, bridging the gap between art and the audience. It also highlights the experiences of artists currently serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The 5th Jeju Biennale features 69 artists and collectives representing more than 20 countries. The installation currently occupies a former Megabox cinema at the Jeju art platform.
The players
Zhanna Kadyrova
Zhanna Kadyrova is a Ukrainian artist known for her multidisciplinary works that frequently address social and political themes.
The details
The installation features a collection of portraits from the Social Museum and the artist's private collection arranged on theater seats. These works, supplemented by drawings from a collaborative workshop, invite viewers to interact with the space as performers.
Timeline
The project Performance began in 2015.
The Jeju Biennale began on 25 August 2026.
The Jeju Biennale is scheduled to end on 15 November 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This project continues the trend of major international biennales utilizing unconventional venues like former cinemas to curate site-specific installations. The exhibition follows the structural model of the 5th Jeju Biennale in prioritizing large-scale global collaboration.
Visitors to the Jeju art platform can engage directly with the installation by sitting in the designated seats and participating in the performance. The exhibition remains open to the public through 15 November 2026.
The takeaway
The project challenges traditional boundaries by turning gallery visitors into active performers through simple gestures. Viewers are encouraged to consider the intersection of personal narrative and public space during their visit.
Further reading
Explore more exhibitions and global trends in Performance Art.
Source note: This article includes information reported by LB.
