On May 14, 2026, the Junior Academy of Design and Arts at KSADA hosted an online event titled “Poster: The Art of Influence”. The meeting brought together over 40 participants, including lyceum students from Kharkiv and everyone interested in contemporary design and visual communication.

The speaker was Oleg VEKLENKO, Academician of the National Academy of Arts of Ukraine, Honoured Art Worker of Ukraine, and Professor of the Graphic Design Department.

During the session, participants explored how posters influence people’s emotions and ideas, the differences between social, advertising, and artistic posters, and which colours, fonts, and visual elements have the strongest impact on audiences. Special attention was given to creating one’s own visual message and the role of poster art in today’s information space.

Participants also learned about “The 4th Block” International Eco-Poster Triennial and “The 4th Block” Eco-Poster Museum, both of which serve as important platforms for the development of contemporary poster art and visual communication. The event featured works by world-renowned poster designers, including Jan Rajlich (Czech Republic), Kari Piippo (Finland), Phil Risbeck (USA), Luba Lukova (USA), and Lex Drewinski (Germany).

We sincerely thank all participants for their active engagement and interest!

The Junior Academy of Design and Arts at KSADA continues to foster an open environment for creative development, professional engagement with art and design, and support of young talents.