GogolFest 2015 brings international contemporary art to Ukrainian capital

Music and theater performances along with a range of exhibitions begins on September 17

The art of war, the art of love. In Kyiv, the eighth international contemporary GogolFest art festival opens today.

Theatre and music performances, fashion, dance and eco-education programs form part of the 11 day event.

Artists from 20 countries are participating. Thousands are expected to attend.

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The annual extravaganza has found a new home this year – a Soviet-era exhibition center in the city suburbs – where communist symbols mix with modern minimalism and avant-guard art.