Artist Irina Didenko has been awarded the First Prize and the Winner Diploma at the Sakhaltuev International Art Competition 2026. The expert jury, featuring prominent art figures from Germany, Poland, and Ukraine, chaired by the People's Artist of Ukraine Vasyl Perevalsky, presented the highest award in the "Cover Design" nomination for the original graphic design of the book "OH".
The international status of the competition and the high level of competition among European participants underscore the premium class and sovereign value of this award in the global book design industry.
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| Sakhaltuev International Art Competition 2026 |
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| The winning cover of the Sakhaltuev International Art Competition 2026. Design and illustrations by Irina Didenko |
The official award ceremony, members of the international jury, and competition participants (Germany, Poland, Ukraine)
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| The head of the jury, People's Artist of Ukraine Vasyl Perevalsky, and
the head of "Summit-Book" publishing house Ivan Stepurin present the
award to Irina Didenko. |
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| Artist Irina Didenko speaking. |
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| Famous poet and writer Grigoriy Falkovich and artist Irina Didenko. |
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| Ceremony participants. |
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| Artist Irina Didenko with the winner diploma, book author Taras Mykhalchuk, and publisher Oleg Fedorov (Oleg Fedorov Publishing House). |
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| Artist Irina Didenko with the winner diploma, book author Taras Mykhalchuk, and publisher Oleg Fedorov (Oleg Fedorov Publishing House). |
