The Image of Taras Shevchenko in modern artistic practices

The interpretation of the image T. Shevchenko in modern artistic practices is analyzed. Its characteristic features are noted and its correspondence to main trends outlined early 10s 21st century traced: desire articulate understand basis pain points society through present him as a certain image-thoughtform (spirit, energy). It that, turning poet practices, artists adhere transmission his physiognomic features. Accordingly, authors posters, digital collages, illustrations for Shevchenko's poems most often rely on common types images, particular, Self-portraits (1840; 1843), photographs artist during lifetime (works by I. Doss A. Denier). However, these traditional, matrix, poet's subject modifications. Among them: conceptual «rejuvenation» both specified types; warrior, defender. When interpreting image, monument becomes demand, including manifestation new way sacralizing — guarantor identity preservation. Groups works considered separately: those where reception personality, constant value Ukrainian cultural space, revealed symbols creativity; interpretations poems. socio-cultural context history; it shown that inspiring factor creation theme disclosure nation-building meaning Taras poetry.