Arty Generation

Support for Ukrainian and opposition Russian creatives

The situation in Ukraine is devastating. At ArtyGeneration, we are concerned for the artists and creatives at risk in Ukraine, and for those opposing the war who are now vulnerable in Russia. We see various opportunities being launched in response to these needs, and we would like to share this information. We bring together links related to art residencies, funds and general support and we will keep this page as up-to-date as possible.

Check the list on our website 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻https://www.artygeneration.com/home/2022/3/28/support-and-resources-ukrainian-and-russian-anti-war

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Lead image by Albina Kolesnichenko, Unbreakable Ukraine. Available from Creatives for Ukraine

The Russian independent cultural sector and the war in Ukraine

Now, during the time of Russian cultural isolation, we see a strong need to maintain dialogue and relationships with Russian creatives. They are megaphones for change, many of whom still share their voices and creation, despite being in a country where jail sentences, ostracization, and retribution are real dangers to those speaking out against the war.

In early March 2022, we decided to launch a small qualitative survey of the Russian independent sector to learn more about the effects of the war on international cultural collaboration, the risks for the (dissenting) independent Russian creative sector, and how Russian artists and creatives view the war in Ukraine.

This research is still ongoing, and over the next weeks, we’ll share with you what we learn from the research. Alongside this we’ll highlight artworks or creative expression by Russian creatives speaking out against the war.

Better understanding voices in the Russian independent sector does not mean that we stop thinking about what is happening in Ukraine. We continue our support: our support for those fleeing, our donations, and our advocacy.

Link - https://www.artygeneration.com/home/2022/3/28/the-russian-independent-cultural-sector-and-the-war-in-ukraine
We wish peace for Ukraine!🕊🕊🕊

Written by Nicole McNeilly
Lead image by Kazia Kalitan-Młodkowska 'dove'
Available from Creatives for Ukraine

Dear all, during these dark days we stand in solidarity with Ukraine and with all Russian people who don't support the war that is currently going on.
No words are strong enough to describe our grief over all people who became victims of these events. This war should be stopped!

Peace for Ukraine 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

“First of all, be natural. It’s the best way as an artist to present yourself, just to be as you are. Second of all, it’s important to be a part of the community"- sharing Anastasia Volkova, founder of the award-winning agency KK BURO.

In this honest interview, you find the roots of her keep interest in creative people and her tips for new creatives trying to get their art to audiences during the post-Covid period.

Find out more on ArtyGeneration 👇🏻
https://www.artygeneration.com/home/2020/12/15/anastasia-volkova

Written by Nicole McNeilly
With Музей Москвы fābula gallery Gift of Life SMALL Agencies Hub Агентство. Art Ru

With Anastasia Panova, director of the Futuro: галерея современного искусства gallery, and Yulia Gamolskaya, curator of the exhibition, we talked about the exhibition "Not a Season" by Evgenia Buravleva, their attitude towards Russian art, and how such joint projects are born.

Find out more on the Arty Generation👇🏻
https://www.artygeneration.com/home/2020/11/15/anastasia-gallerist-at-futuro-amp-yulia-curator

Written by Ellen Rozhnova