About the
Artist
Diana Manucharian, professionally known in the nail industry as Diana Kan, is a Ukrainian-born nail artist, educator, and international nail competition judge based in the United States. Her love for French manicure inspired her to enter the nail industry, where she has built an 11-year career and earned multiple awards at international competitions.
In 2026, Diana participated in Anastasiia Huzhevnikova’s concept for a Guinness World Record attempt, joining a team of ten Ukrainian nail artists to create a 4.59-meter nail extension as a symbol of Ukrainian resilience, collaboration, and the power of collective creativity.
The Works
Collective Work
4.59 Meters of Resilience
How far can we go when we believe the impossible is possible?
On May 30, 2026, at Premiere Orlando, ten Ukrainian nail artists living in the United States united to create one extraordinary nail extension. Inspired by Mriya, Ukraine’s legendary aircraft and a symbol of ambition and resilience, we built a 4.59-meter extension in just three hours. It was worn for more than an hour.
This was more than a record attempt. It was proof that fragile things become strong through trust, teamwork, and shared purpose. One person could not create it. Ten could.
We are ready to go further, not only to break a record, but to show what people can achieve together. If ten people can make the impossible real, imagine what millions can build. We believe peace begins the same way: by choosing to create together.
Participating artists
See you in Paris
HD Contemporary Art Gallery, 45 Rue Vivienne, Paris. October 12, 2026.