Ukraine Contrast
The war in Ukraine continues. We hear less and less about it in the media, and it seems to be getting ordinary. The war in Ukraine has been raging for years, a beautiful country facing Russian aggression. Landscapes are destroyed, homes, schools, hospitals and cultural objects are destroyed.
According to Putin, we have no language, no culture and no right to exist, and he has no intention of stopping this war. That means more and more Ukrainians are forced to flee. More and more people are injured or killed. Many will never return because everything they had is gone. This includes many children who miss their homes and land.
Despite all the misery, Ukrainians continue to fight for and defend their country. They will never give up and try to protect everything that is left, especially for the younger generations. Cultural heritage is an important part of this.
Collaboration and invitation
We, the Strong Through Art Foundation, together in collaboration with Ukrainian photographers capturing the war, cordially invite you to see and explore Ukraine before and during the war. Unfortunately, we cannot reach all photographers, partly due to the war. Therefore, we will organise a larger exhibition later this year. We call this preview exhibition “Ukraine Contrast”.
Exhibition Christmas Art Workshop
Along with the photos, we are exhibiting drawings of refugee Ukrainian children. These were made during the Christmas Art workshop at Youth Theatre Hofplein, under the guidance of Dutch and Ukrainian artists. The children’s drawings were photographed by Theo Huijgens and then printed on flags. They can be admired during the flag parade.
Flag presentation of results at Boompjeskade (Erasmusbridge)Rotterdam
Donations
Proceeds from donations during the exhibition will go to Strong Through Art Foundation, which supports Ukrainian NGO Tabletochki, among others. This children’s fund has been helping Ukrainian children with cancer for more than 13 years. Help us help these children.
The program
Wednesday 31 January 2024
19:00 – 21:00 Opening at Wilhelminakade 701 with musics and snacks
You can see the Pre-view photo exhibition “Ukraine Contrast” at Nassaukade 3, Rotterdam (former Unilever/Blue Band factory)
The opening times are:
1 February 10:00 – 19:00
2 February 10:00 – 21:00
3 February 10:00 – 19:00
4 February 10:00 – 19:00
Small collection of the preview exhibition can be found below. Address: Wilhelminakade 701.
You can view our extensive Preview photo exhibition “Ukraine Contrast” by Ukrainian photographers at the front, in the old Unilever/ Blue Band factory. Nassaukade 3
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