The opening ceremony of the charity exhibition took place on August 14 at the Community Hub in Boston. The event brought together artists, community members, and guests who care about supporting Ukrainian defenders and spreading the idea of peace and democracy.
This was reported by the organizers of Center Mako.
The following artists presented their work at the exhibition: Dariya Kochneva, Volodymyr Panikarov, Alan Teperov, Eduard Klebanov, Alex Chomsky, Zakhar Shapiro, Oleksandr Gassel, Oleksandr Korman, and Marina Raibman. These artists currently live and work in Ukraine and the USA. A central exhibit was a menorah made in Ukraine using the vytynyanka technique and donated by the family of Oleksandr Gessen.
Center Makor, UCCN, UCCA, Ridna Shkola, and Ukrainian Cultural Initiative organized the charity event in celebration of Ukraine’s Independence Day. The goal was to introduce Ukrainian art to a wide American audience and to raise funds. All proceeds from the sale of paintings and donations will support Brigade 633, which defends the skies over Kharkiv around the clock. Generous donors will receive unique gifts, including a brigade flag with military signatures, a fragment of a downed Shahed drone, and authentic chevrons.
The exhibition became a platform for unity where Jewish and Ukrainian artists expressed their support for Ukraine, peace, and democracy through art.
"As representatives of the Ukrainian community in Boston, we are pleased to announce our participation in a charity exhibition to support Ukraine's defenders, Ukrainian artists, and art therapy programs for children and veterans. We are pleased to share the exhibition space with local Boston artists who are united in solidarity through art," said the Ukrainian Cultural Initiative.
During the opening, stories of resilience, hope, and the fight for freedom were shared. Visitors enjoyed wine, beer, and light snacks in a warm, artistic atmosphere.
"All visitors were delighted with the exhibition," reads the post of the Center’s President and CEO, Volodymyr Feugelman. One guest admitted, 'It can be boring in a museum, but here it is lively and interesting!'” reads a post by the Center’s president and CEO, Volodymyr Feugelman.
"The exhibition is incredible, and the works are truly beautiful. Don't miss your unique opportunity to enjoy art and express your support for Ukrainians, peace, independence, and democracy," the Ukrainian Cultural Initiative added.
Photo: Center Mako, Vladimir Foygelman, Ukrainian Cultural Initiative
Author: Inna Mikhno