By now, we’re all aware of the inhumane invasion of Ukraine that Vladimir Putin initiated last Thursday, February 24th, 2022.
Though there is not much I can practically do to help–except for recommending some resources which you can find at the end of this post–I wanted to briefly report on how the art community is reacting to this historical event on Instagram.
Please be aware that there are many more worthy artists, galleries, organizations and initiatives out there, and that this list is merely a suggestion to look for more yourself.
Here are some of the most notable posts I found:
Besides the French graffiti artist Seth, American painter Mark Ryden shared one of his paintings, “Rose,” as a representation of the Ukrainian conflict:
Maajaam, a farm for art and tech in Estonian countryside, launched a residency initiative specifically dedicated to Ukrainian artists:
… so did the Estonian Academy of Arts (or EKA):
… and so did the Helsinki International Artist Programme (HIAP):
The Rupert Residency offered accommodation for Ukrainians in Lithuania:
Pop Surrealist Mab Graves also wrote a paragraph dedicated to the Ukrainian people, mentioning some family friends that are equally fighting against the attack:
Among other native Ukrainian artists that commented under Mab’s post, ceramics sculptor Sazha Gazova also has thoroughly documented Russia’s invasion on Ukrainian soil in her stories:
Iris Esther promised to donate all profits made from the following artwork:
More artists have been creating illustrations in support of peace in Ukraine:
Finally, galleries have also been taking part in the conversation:
Here are some more (non-art-related) resources on how you can help (though there might be other local initiatives where you live):
ABC News – How to help Ukraine amid Russian attacks
Time – Here’s What You Can Do to Help People in Ukraine Right Now
Sky News – Ukraine invasion: How you can support people caught up in conflict and those trying to flee
Finally, for your own mental health, please take a break from social media (especially Twitter) and follow the tips given in this video:
Though world peace sure is important, your mental wellbeing is more.
Take care, and see you next time.
Cover image credits: @mabgraves / Instagram
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