Venice Biennale Highlights Ukraine's Resilience Amid War Through Art
The Venice Biennale is showcasing an exhibition by Ukraine's Pinchuk Art Centre, focusing on resilience and joy amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine. The exhibition, titled 'Still Joy — From Ukraine into the World,' is held at the Palazzo Contarini-Polignac and features works by both international and Ukrainian artists. It includes testimonials from Ukrainian soldiers, adding emotional and political depth to the display. The exhibition aims to explore how joy can persist in the face of adversity, with contributions from artists like Tacita Dean and Julian Charriere. Ukrainian artist Zhanna Kadyrova's photographs of bombed interiors, where she salvaged pot plants as symbols of endurance, are among the highlights.