LONDON, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Paradox Public
Relations, a leading U.S. communications firm advising the top
decision-makers and companies shaping emerging sectors and markets,
today announced a strategic partnership with the nonprofit
Art Shield.
Paradox will co-produce a series of Art
Shield's gallery exhibitions, salons, and in-person events
in London ushering in the next
generation of Ukrainian voices, while investing resources into
raising their profiles on the global stage. Paradox will provide
media support to Art Shield on a
pro-bono basis, given the urgency of preserving art in crisis, and
the threat Ukrainian art faces amid Russia's invasion.
The first event is Art Shield's
opening exhibition and formal launch, Echoes and Vision, held on
May 7th at the Old Session house in
Clerkenwell. Echoes and Vision brings together 27 groundbreaking
Ukrainian artists shaping the country's identity, including
Bohdan Burenko, Waone, Stepan Ryabchenko, Iryna Maksymova, Dzvinya,
Dmytro Moldovanov, Love Curly,
Feros, Alexey Kondakov, Taras
Sereda, and SOC.I.A. The exhibition merges the works of seasoned
masters, such as 96-year-old Alexander
Dubovik, with the bold visions of younger artists, creating
a dialogue across generations.
"Art Shield's all-star lineup of
Ukrainian voices will soon transform global culture," says a
spokesperson for Paradox. "From the tarot card symbolism of the
Feldman sisters to the surreal paintings of Bohdan Burenko, Art
Shield has established trust with the best and brightest
minds in Ukraine, from Lviv to
Kyiv to Kharkiv to across the
Donbas region. We haven't seen such a movement in the Western world
since Montparnasse in the 1920s. We know all artists in this
exhibition will go down in history."
Paradox will use its collaboration with Art Shield to establish its footprint in the
United Kingdom while furthering
its own collaboration with Ukrainian-led wartime initiatives, which
include NGOs, forensics and security firms, and an anti-corruption
push from a high-ranking Ukrainian military official.
"Paradox's team has been on the forefront of a larger
information war between the West and authoritarian regimes," says
Art Shield founder Edward Akrout. "Media is a crucial battleground
that cannot be overlooked at this existential moment. We are
grateful for their efforts in helping us spotlight these truly
phenomenal voices of resistance."
About Paradox Public Relations
Headquartered in the United
States, Paradox Public Relations strategically positions the
top decision-makers and companies shaping emerging sectors and
markets. Consulting a select group of publicly traded and privately
held companies which include leaders across aerospace, defense
technology, financial services, and cyber-security, Paradox ensures
its clients dominate news cycles and maintain a competitive edge
amid global volatility.
Paradox's team members are in New York
City, Washington D.C.,
Los Angeles, San Francisco, London, and Kyiv. Through its independent media arm,
Paradox Politics, Paradox has published investigative reports from
conflict zones, including Ukraine,
Afghanistan, and the
Nagorno-Karabakh blockade. Paradox Politics' most recent series
follows the Ukrainian Army's 24th Brigade in Bakhmut.
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contact info@paradoxmedia.io
About Art Shield
Founded in 2022 by Edward Akrout,
Art Shield is a visionary initiative
dedicated to protecting and amplifying the voices of artists in
crisis zones. Born from Edward's profound connections with
Ukraine—initially forged during the filming of "Bitter Harvest"
amidst the Revolution of Dignity—Art Shield embodies his commitment
to the cultural preservation and resilience.
The foundation provides critical support to artists facing the
challenges of conflict and displacement. Art Shield's mission is to ensure that the arts
remain a vital, unextinguished force amidst adversity, fostering
artistic expression and cultural dialogue. Through collaborations,
funding, and advocacy, Art Shield
not only protects artists but also promotes their work, helping to
bring international attention to their stories. The organization is
a testament to the power of art to transcend borders and conflicts,
serving as a beacon of hope and resistance.
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