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FAINA
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About
First name | Victoria |
Last Name | Yakusha |
Username | fainadesign |
Studio Name | FAINA |
City | Antwerp |
Country | Belgium |
Biography | Established in 2014, FAINA stands as a testament to Ukraine's transformative socio-cultural landscape, anchoring itself deeply in the nation's rich heritage while propelling forward with contemporary Ukrainian design. Embracing the ethos of "live design," FAINA heralds each collection with nature's own rhythm, releasing creations twice yearly, in alignment with the Winter and Summer solstices. These milestones mark days of natural rejuvenation, encapsulating the brand's commitment to renewal and growth. Each piece from the FAINA collection is meticulously handcrafted by skilled local artisans, ensuring authenticity at every step. 2018 saw FAINA venture into a groundbreaking project, the “Land inspires” design expedition, an initiative aimed at spotlighting the vast cultural tapestry of Ukraine. Dive deeper into the journey [here]. Expanding its global footprint, 2019 marked the inauguration of a FAINA residential showroom in Brussels, Belgium, under the aegis of Yakusha Design. Today, the studio carves its niche internationally, undertaking both private and commercial endeavors, all while championing a sustainable, "live design" ethos. At the heart of FAINA is Victoria Yakusha, a Ukrainian-born architect and designer, the visionary behind YAKUSHA studio, and the soul of the live design FAINA collection. A mother to four and a relentless advocate for Ukrainian culture and traditions, Victoria has sculpted a distinct narrative in the design world, forging a unique style she fondly dubs as 'live minimalism'. |
Education
School / Course | Institute of National des Sciences Appliquées (INSA), France |
Graduated | 2006 |
Solo Shows
Show Name | 2017 STOCKHOLM FURNITURE FAIR |
Date | 2017 |
Show Name | 2018 MILAN DESIGN WEEK |
Date | 2018 |
Show Name | 2018 LONDON DESIGN FAIR |
Date | 2018 |
Show Name | 2020 INTERIOR DESIGN SHOW TORONTO |
Date | 2020 |
Show Name | 2020 COLLECTIBLE DESIGN FAIR |
Date | 2020 |
Show Name | 2022 MILAN DESIGN WEEK |
Date | 2022 |
Show Name | 2022 COLLECTIBLE DESIGN FAIR |
Date | 2022 |
Show Name | 2022 DESIGN MIAMI/BASEL |
Date | 2022 |
Show Name | 2022 MAISON ET OBJET |
Date | 2022 |
Group Shows
Show Name | 2015 BOLOGNA DESIGN WEEK |
Date | 2015 |
Show Name | 2018 DUTCH DESIGN WEEK |
Date | 2018 |
Show Name | 2018 PARIS DESIGN WEEK |
Date | 2018 |
Show Name | 2020 STOCKHOLM DESIGN WEEK |
Date | 2020 |
Show Name | 2020 MILAN DESIGN WEEK, written installation by Studiopepe |
Date | 2020 |
Show Name | 2019 HELSINKI DESIGN WEEK, HABITARE |
Date | 2019 |
Show Name | 2019 DUTCH DESIGN WEEK, at Kazerne Creative Hub |
Date | 2019 |
Show Name | 2020 MILAN DESIGN CITY, at the Rossana Orlandi Gallery |
Date | 2020 |
Show Name | 2020 PARIS DESIGN WEEK, at Collectible Curated Edition |
Date | 2020 |
Show Name | 2021 COLLECTIBLE PLATFORM |
Date | 2021 |
Press & Publications
Publication | HARPER'S BAZAAR: Old Hut with FAINA pieces project featured in October issue |
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Publication | DESIGN MILK: Soniah lightning collection overview |
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Publication | DEZEEN: Limited edition collection by Victoria Yakusha overview |
Link | http://www.dezeen.com/2022/08/04/victoria-yakusha-furniture-collection-ukrainian-soil |
Publication | DEZEEN: FAINA residential Antwerp showroom overview |
Publication | DEZEEN: FAINA featured in the world design trend list |
Link | http://www.dezeen.com/2021/05/10/yakusha-design-istetyka-kyiv-restaurant-interior |
Publication | DEZEEN: Ztista chair by Victoria Yakusha for FAINA overview |
Link | http://www.dezeen.com/2020/04/28/ztista-chair-victoria-yakusha-faina-vdf-products-fair |
Publication | DEZEEN: Ztista sustainable collection overview |
Link | http://www.dezeen.com/2021/01/08/soniah-faina-victoriya-yakusha-following-sun-dezeen-showroom |
Publication | DEZEEN: Presenting FAINA: approach, techniques, cultural code |
Link | http://www.dezeen.com/2019/07/19/ukraine-design-faina-furniture |
Publication | DEZEEN: DOMNA armchair overview |
Link | http://www.dezeen.com/2020/03/28/faina-domna-armchair-design |
Publication | AZURE MAGAZINE: Soniah lightning collection overview |
Link | http://www.azuremagazine.com/article/6-statement-lighting-fixtures-interior |
Publication | DEZEEN: Modern primitive by FAINA |
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Publication | AD SPAIN: SOLOD cabinet named as Product of the Day |
Link | http://www.revistaad.es/diseno/articulos/armario-solod-faina-madera-arcilla/27227 |
Publication | VOGUE: TOPTUN armchair as a standout at Stockholm Furniture Fair 2018 |
Link | http://www.vogue.com/article/stockholm-design-furniture-light-fair |
Publication | ELLE DECORATION SWEDEN: TOPTUN armchair in Elle decoration photo op |
Link | http://www.elle.se/decoration/inspiration-statement-pieces-i-jordnara-toner/4734628 |
Publication | DESIGNBOOM: FAINA in Venice Design 2019 Installation |
Link | http://www.designboom.com/design/venice-design-exhibition-2019-european-cultural-centre-05-06-2019 |
Publication | IDEAT: Best 5 Design Choices of June 2019 |
Link | ideat.fr/best-of-nos-5-meubles-et-objets-coups-de-coeur-du-mois-de-juin |
Publication | ABITARE: "FAINA – Golden Age of Ukrainian Design" |
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Publication | ELLE DECORATION UK: 7 highlights from Collectible design fair in Brussels |
Link | http://www.elledecoration.co.uk/design/g31260583/collectible-fair-brussels-highlights |