On 16 May 2024, a landmark cultural and artistic event took place in the Assembly Hall of the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture. The exhibition within the framework of the art project "ART AND ART: COMBINATION OF ART AND PATRIOTISM" was solemnly opened by the Rector Oleksandr Tsuhorka.
The project was initiated and organised by the Charitable Foundation for the Protection of War Victims and the Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture.
Students, teachers, graduates of the Academy and Ukrainian artists created unique art objects from materials provided by defenders from the Charitable Foundation, such as shell casings and ammunition boxes.
This initiative is aimed at assisting the 4th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Rubizh" in acquiring the "Kazhan E620" strike UAV, which will significantly increase the capabilities of our soldiers in defending the country.
The opening of the exhibition was attended by the organisers, partners and guests of honour, including:
Acting Minister of Culture and Information Policy Rostyslav Karandieiev
Deputy Minister for European Integration Taras Shevchenko
🔹 Director of the National Museum "Kyiv Art Gallery" Yuriy Vakulenko
Andrii Antoniuk, founder of the Charitable Foundation for the Protection of Victims of War, master sergeant of military unit 3018
🔹 Head of the security service of the foundation Ihor Hladun
of the military unit 3018
Acting Director of the Kyiv branch of the Foundation Alla Lopyriova
🔹 Head of cultural and public relations, projects and communications of the foundation, brigade soldier Mykhailo Melnyk
Major Ruslan Hurtavtsov, head of the unmanned systems service of the military unit 3018
🔹 Head of the Civil-Military Cooperation Department, Lieutenant Maksym Proskurov
💙💛Students and teachers of NAOMA who took part in the creation of art objects were awarded with the Acknowledgements of the Charitable Foundation "Protection of Victims of War".
The project coordinator is Nataliia Ashtaui, head of the foundation's volunteer coordination centre.
The exhibition will last until 23 May 2024. We welcome everyone to 20 Voznesenskyi Descent, the Assembly Hall of the National Academy of Arts and Architecture!
Join us in supporting our army and enjoy the unique works of art!!!!💙💛
