pictoric landabout us
Pictoric is a community of illustrators, graphic designers,
and artists that was founded in 2014 to popularize
Ukrainian culture and address the urgent need
to develop a high-quality visual language
for educational and social topics.
pictoric team
THOSE WHO MAKE THE MAGIC OF ILLUSTRATION HAPPEN
Anna Sarvira
Co-curator
Illustrator, art director. Co-founder and co-curator of Pictoric. Twice included in the list of 75 best illustrators in the world at the Bologna Children's Book Fair.
Oleg Gryshchenko
Co-curator
Artist, illustrator, art director. Co-founder and co-curator of Pictoric. Lecturer at the Department of Graphics at the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture.
Olena Staranchuk
Co-curator
Graphic designer and illustrator. Co-founder and co-curator of Pictoric. Collaborates with Ukrainian and international organizations to create cultural and social projects.
SOFIA KRYSHTAL
PROJECT MANAGER
ENSURES SMOOTH AND TIMELY PROJECT DELIVERY BY OVERSEEING BUDGETS, LOGISTICS, AND TEAM COMMUNICATION. FACILITATES COLLABORATION BETWEEN TEAMS, DONORS, AND STAKEHOLDERS TO BRING CREATIVE VISIONS TO LIFE.
Ira Nikolenko
Project Manager
Design projects and activities to promote illustration as a form of community activism. Develop new business opportunities for Pictoric.
Katia Garan
Independent Strategist
Co-Founder of a non profit art gallery in Frankfurt Passionate About Melding Art with Innovation.
Nataliia Firsova
Program Coordinator
Project Manager in arts and culture. Translator and interpreter. Works to promote contemporary Ukrainian arts and culture abroad.
our partners
Bologna
Book Arsenal
NAFAA
Silpo
Graphic Days
Ukrainian House
Irex
LUSTR
Library for Children
dipacademyua
Events We've Joined:
Pictoric’s Adventures
in the Illustration World!
Eyes On Ukraine
- 2021
Eyes On Ukraine
- 2022
Pictoplasma Conference
- 2025
Children's Book Fair
ourplans
Pictoriс Agenda
for the Year
OurEVENTS 2025
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FAQ
frequently asked question
What is Pictoric?
Pictoric is a team of independent curators from Ukraine, uniting illustrators from around the world through exhibitions, creative projects, and visual storytelling. We have been organizing exhibitions, workshops, and residencies globally for over 10 years.Pictoric has collaborated with events such as the Bologna Children's Book Fair, Frankfurt Book Fair, Leipzig Book Fair, Book Arsenal, LUSTR Festival, Graphic Days Torino, the Baba Jaga Festival, Pictoplasma, National Library for Children and Young Adults of Korea, and many many more.Who curates Pictoric?
Olena Staranchuk, Oleg Gryshchenko, and Anna Sarvira are Ukrainian illustrators, curators, and cultural activists who collaborate to bring powerful illustration projects to life.Why does Pictoric do all this?
We absolutely love illustration, and we want everyone to see it, hear it, and feel it.
Our goal is to support talented artists, spark important conversations, tackle tough topics, encourage creative ideas, and build a global community of illustrators. And, of course, to meet awesome people along the way!What does Pictoric actually do?
Pretty much everything related to illustration — and everything around it!
We create and curate exhibitions, do lectures and workshops, make new illustration projects and curate publications, and team up with different artists and organisations to bring creative ideas to life.Who does Pictoric work with?
We team up with illustrators, designers, curators, publishers, cultural institutions, festivals, museums, and anyone who believes in the power of illustration.How can I help you?
We’d love your support! You can spread the word, share our projects, send us your collaboration ideas, or just say hi; we’re always happy to connect.
And if you’d like to support us financially, that’s amazing too! We’re always open to sponsorships for our different projects.Can I organize a Pictoric exhibition in my city?
Absolutely! Just reach out to us — we’ll be happy to help you bring a Pictoric exhibition to life in your city, from the first idea to the final setup.Join the team
Map Adventures
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discover more
Germany
Ukr Institute
23 March 2023
Germany
Frankfurt Book Fair
19 October 2022
France
Street Paris
19 May 2022
Ukraine
Silpo Gallery
13 February 2022
Italy
Bologna Book Fair
4 April 2025
Italy
Bologna Book Fair
13 April 2024
Czech Republic
LUSTR Fest
20 September 2024
Lithuania
Vilnius Book Fair
23 February 2023
Poland
Exhibition
12 April 2022
Spain
Life wins death
9 May 2022
Finland
Library Oodi
18 March 2022
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