ist publishing

ist publishing is a small press on contemporary art, theory, anthropology, design, and photography based in Ukraine. Our books focus on researching contemporary art practices in Ukraine, including art books, photobooks, and comics. Another aspect of our work is committed to translating essential texts on art theory and history, philosophy of art, and sociology of culture by leading international researchers.
We curate exhibitions, organize festivals, and workshops. We're passionate about creating visually captivating storytelling around socially relevant topics.

Innovation in Isolation, ist publishing x MacPaw, 2024

“Innovation in Isolation: The Story of Ukrainian IT From the 1940s to Present” is a popular science book that tells the story of the development of cybernetics in Soviet Ukraine from the 1940s to 1991 and introduces readers to modern Ukrainian tech companies. It features dozens of archival photographs from the early days of computer development and exclusive interviews with Ukrainian technology pioneers.

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Net Making, ist publishing, 2025

The catalogue of the National Pavilion of Ukraine at the 60th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia offers extended information and reflections on the “Net Making” project, as well as the featured individual works, with contributions from artists, curators, and invited thinkers.

“Net Making” refers to the process of weaning of camouflage nets needed at war to protect people and equipment from the aggressor's attacks. While born of tragic necessity, this collective effort becomes a form of therapy, social connection, and a symbol of self-organisation, horizontality, and joint action, fostering the emancipation of its diverse participants.

The project explores the theme of otherness through personal experiences of war, emigration, and social integration.

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