Russia-Ukraine war
On the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, The Art Newspaper looks at the human and cultural costs of the conflict, the art world’s efforts to support displaced institutions and individuals, and how Ukraine’s built and artistic heritage has been used to tell the opposing narratives of war.
Artworks from Ukrainian museum appear as monumental projections in California
The partnership between a Bay Area nonprofit and a museum in Kyiv began shortly before the Russian invasion has taken on new urgency in the days since
German foundation urges Moscow’s Tretyakov Gallery to close joint exhibition ‘as a gesture of protest’
German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier has withdrawn as patron of “Diversity United”
Russian pavilion curator and artist pull out, Garage and GES-2 stop shows: how the art scene in Russia is reacting to the invasion of Ukraine
Despite facing major risks, key cultural figures in Russia are speaking out against the war
Ukraine urges sanctions against Russian art sector
Statement from leading art world figures calls for a ban on Russian participants in international exhibitions such as the Venice Biennale and Documenta
Ukraine museum reportedly burns down in Russian invasion, destroying 25 works by folk artist Maria Prymachenko
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the Museum of Local History in Ivankiv had been set on fire by Russian forces
Former Russian culture minister Vladimir Medinsky is leading peace talks with Ukraine
Controversial political figure was in post for eight years from 2012
Here are some of the Russian art collectors facing Western sanctions
Individuals and companies have been targeted by the UK, US and EU over the invasion of Ukraine
Russian invasion puts Ukraine’s Venice Biennale pavilion on hold
The pavilion’s organisers said they are “not in immediate danger” but have been forced to halt work on the planned solo presentation of works by Pavlo Makov in Venice
'An attack on Ukraine is an attack on humanity and has to be stopped': Artist Marina Abramovic sends message of solidarity to Ukraine as Russia invades
In a video decrying the Russia assault, the Serbian performance artist describes the Ukrainian people as "proud, strong and dignified"
'No to war': As Putin's tanks roll in, Ukrainian museums scramble to protect collections and Russian culture figures show solidarity
Poland’s Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial described the Russian invasion as "an act of barbarity that will be judged by history", while the Arsenal culture centre in Kyiv calls it a war “against all democratic states”
From naked protests to blockchain fundraising: how artists are protesting Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Russia has warned of "legal repercussions" for taking part in anti-war demonstrations
Eight photographers you need to follow in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a sophisticated misinformation campaign alongside his invasion of Ukraine. If you want objective visual reporting, here are the best verified photographers on the frontlines of the war
‘Many in Russia stand with Ukraine’: Russian art scene fears further ostracisation as West set to impose sanctions
President Putin’s decision to send troops into Luhansk and Donetsk will severely punish an already beleaguered Russian culture sector
'Nothing is as therapeutic these days as writing a grant proposal': Ukraine's museums batten down the hatches as war looms
As tension with Russia escalates, institutions near the border are checking their security systems and considering their evacuation plans
Photographer captures victims of war in Ukraine, past—and future?
Joseph Sywenkyj's series Wounds documents the aftermath of the armed conflict in the Donbas region