Culture
Ukraine
Culture as Resistance: Georgian Violinist Performs in Lviv
Lisa Batiashvili Performs “Herio Bichebo” at Lviv Military Cemetery in an enduring arc of solidarity.
5h ago
Ukraine
‘Tysyachovesna’ Cultural Fund Gathers Over 1,100 Grant Applications – Zelensky
Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Ukraine’s first full-format cultural support program has already generated 1,151 applications across seven distinct creative sectors ahead of its official rollout.
1d ago
Ukraine
‘Nothing Stops Ukrainian Art’ – Met Opera Chief Peter Gelb
Met Opera chief Peter Gelb discusses Ukraine’s resilience, the power of opera in wartime, and why the world must not look away.
June 3, 2026
Ukraine
Ukrainian Musician and Soldier Yaroslav ‘Varnak’ Ivanov Killed on Front Line at 23
Ivanov, known online as @radykalniy, was remembered as a sharp, honest voice devoted to Ukraine through music, writing and military service.
June 3, 2026
Kyiv
Book Arsenal 2026: Freedom, Responsibility and Culture in Wartime Ukraine
At Kyiv’s Book Arsenal 2026, writers, soldiers, and human rights advocates explored freedom, responsibility, memory, and culture in wartime Ukraine.
June 1, 2026
War in Ukraine
War Trauma Pushes More Ukrainians to Become Artists
At Kyiv Art Fair, Olena Kharakhulakh and Irina Cheremisina describe how Russia’s invasion pushed them from stability into full-time artistic work, using collage, photography, and mixed media to process loss and survival.
May 29, 2026
War in Ukraine
Resilience Within Music
After Russia’s full-scale invasion scattered her choir across Europe, a pianist in Kharkiv rebuilt a community where singing together offers a brief distance from the war surrounding the city.
May 28, 2026
War in Ukraine
Among the Victims of Russia’s May 24 Attack: Ukraine’s National Art Museum
A Russian strike on Kyiv damaged the National Art Museum of Ukraine – one of the country’s key symbols of cultural memory and identity.
May 25, 2026
Kyiv
Book Arsenal as a Laboratory of Freedom
As democracies around the world reassess their future, Ukraine has become a place where freedom is not only defended – but reimagined for generations to come.
May 24, 2026
Ukraine
Russian Director’s Ukraine War Drama Among Cannes Favorites
The exiled filmmaker said those who want “an end to this hell” will understand the Cannes contender clearly.
May 23, 2026
Art
Resilience on Screen: the First National Ukrainian Film Festival in Australia
The inaugural Ukrainian Film Festival Australia brings award-winning contemporary Ukrainian cinema to audiences nationwide.
May 22, 2026
Russia
Russia’s Zvyagintsev Sets Film Amid ‘Disaster’ Ukraine War
Asked how the film might be viewed by Russians who watch pirated copies or use VPNs to get around internet censorship rules, Zvyagintsev said he expected many to understand his views.
May 19, 2026
Ukraine
From Ukraine to Hollywood: Myroslav Duzinkevych on Art Without Borders
Ukrainian artist and scenographer Myroslav Duzinkevych discusses Hollywood, Ukraine’s academic art tradition, the competitiveness of the global art world, and the future of Ukrainian culture.
May 18, 2026
Ukraine
‘We Want Ukraine’s Biggest Stages to Become a Destination for the World’ – Musician Jerry Heil
Ukrainian pop singer Jerry Heil on her “Dzherelo” show, Eurovision, Ukrainian culture, global collaborations, and her dream of singing folk songs to the world.
May 17, 2026
Europe
OPINION: Culture as Weapon: How Russia Preserves Cultural Influence Despite EU Sanctions
Despite EU sanctions, Russian cultural diplomacy continues operating across Europe, Africa, and Asia, advancing Kremlin narratives.
May 17, 2026
Ukraine
Bulgaria’s Dara Wins 70th Anniversary Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna
Bulgarian pop singer Dara secured her country’s first-ever Eurovision victory with the party anthem “Bangaranga” at the 70th anniversary grand final in Vienna.
May 17, 2026
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