Pont Culturel

Ukraine Between the Lines

A Lyonnais initiative of solidarity bookmarks to discover the richness of Ukrainian culture through art and literature.

INITIATIVE

A bridge between words and cultures

Pont Culturel the project came to life thanks to an original idea by Anton Perederii (Instagram), which was then developed and realized by our association.

A simple idea: create informative bookmarks to explore a theme and inspire people to go further. Is a project dedicated to discovering the key elements of Ukrainian identity.

Slipping a bookmark between the pages is like seeking hidden meanings between the lines – an invitation to discover history through details.

COLLECTION №1

The Petrykivka Heritage

Inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list, Petrykivka painting is a celebration of nature and freedom.

This collection was created in collaboration with Kateryna Kryvolap (Instagram), a renowned Ukrainian artist. A master of this ancestral art, she generously offered her designs to support this cultural project.

In this section, you will find examples of the bookmarks, an article on the history of Petrykivka, and a series of short videos by Kateryna illustrating various ornamentation techniques.

Videos are available in Ukrainian with English subtitles

🔗 Source : Ukraїner

Craftsmanship

The artist's gesture in motion

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Locations

Where to find the bookmarks?

Interactive map: click to open in Google Maps

Available at 2 locations in Lyon

BML / Bibliothèque du 3e

246 Rue Duguesclin, 69003 Lyon

La Procure Saint-Paul

8 Pl. Bellecour, 69002 Lyon

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YOUR OPINION MATTERS

Any questions or ideas?

This project is a bridge in constant construction. If you have suggestions for improvement, collaboration ideas, or simply remarks to share, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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