On October 1, during the Day of Defenders of Ukraine, the Kyiv History Museum, in collaboration with the National Union of Artists of Ukraine, is launching a new exhibition project titled 'Call sign: Artist'.

This project highlights the profound connection between the front lines and the home front, depicting the realities of war through the eyes of artists who actively defended their homeland. The showcased works belong to Kyiv artists who volunteered to protect their city in the early days of the full-scale invasion.

The exhibition features creations from seven artists affiliated with the National Union of Artists of Ukraine, including Serhiy Herasymenko, Vasyl Telychko-Evert, Artem Shevchenko, Volodymyr Hurin, Volodymyr Vakulenko, Mykola Medynskyi, and Vasyl Semko.

Each piece in the exhibition represents a fragment of life captured on boards made from ammunition crates and charred pieces of wood.

“It is symbolic that this exhibition takes place in the Kyiv History Museum. The art born in the crucible of the battle for the capital becomes part of its history, demonstrating how we defend not just the land, but also our soul and dignity,” emphasizes the museum's director, Victoria Mukha.

'Call sign: Artist' is a space where art not only reflects reality but also creates it. The exhibition illustrates how art can be not just aesthetic but also 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, for it fights for souls, memories, and our victory,” highlights Hanna Yarova, Deputy Head of the National Union of Artists of Ukraine.

The exhibition can be visited until October 12 according to the museum's working hours: Wednesday-Sunday — from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday, Tuesday — closed.
Location: 7 Bohdana Khmelnytskoho St., Museum and Exhibition Center of the Kyiv History Museum.
Media accreditation can be obtained by calling: 066-377-29-88.