On October 1st, in honor of Ukraine's Defenders and Defenders Day, the Museum of the History of Kyiv and the National Union of Artists of Ukraine unveil the exhibition project 'Call sign: Artist'.
This project serves as a profound dialogue between the front lines and the home front, showcasing the realities of war through the eyes of those who directly experience it. The artists featured are Kyiv-based creators who volunteered to defend their city in the early days of the full-scale invasion.
The exhibition displays works by seven members of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine, including Serhiy Gerasymenko, Vasyl Telichko-Evert, Artem Shevchenko, Volodymyr Huryn, Volodymyr Vakulenko, Mykola Medynskyi, and Vasyl Semko.
Each piece in the exhibition represents a fragment of life captured on boards from ammunition crates and charred pieces of wood.
'It is symbolic that this exhibition takes place at the Museum of the History of Kyiv. Art born in the crucible of the battle for the capital becomes a part of its history, reflecting how we defend not just the land but also the soul and dignity,' states the General Director of the Museum of the History of Kyiv, Kyiv City Council member Viktoriya Mukha.
'Call sign: Artist' is a space where art not only reflects reality but also creates it. The exhibition demonstrates how art can be aesthetic, therapeutic, documentary, and sacred, transforming lived experiences into symbols of faith and victory.
'This exhibition is a testament that even in the crucible of war, one can create, love, and find meaning. It reminds us that art can be as powerful as weapons, and sometimes even stronger, as it fights for souls, memory, and our victory,' emphasizes Anna Yarova, Deputy Head of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine and co-organizer of the project.
The exhibition is open for viewing until October 12 according to the museum's schedule: Wednesday-Sunday — from 12:00 to 19:00, Monday, Tuesday — closed.
Location: 7 Borysa Hmyri St., Museum and Exhibition Center of the Museum of the History of Kyiv.
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