Ukraine: Life Un/Broken - Fundraising Night: Photography Exhibition & Artist Talk
This exhibition launch, personally introduced by the artists, is an evening event where art and purpose come together to raise funds for Ukraine.
Join us for a special evening of documentary film and photography exploring the human cost of the ongoing war in Ukraine with two acclaimed Ukrainian photographers who have documented and experienced it firsthand.
In a kaleidoscope of fragments of life during the war, Dasha Tenditna presents a selection of work from Ukraine and Igor Chekachkov presents his new photo diary 100 Days of War.
From Not Alone © Dasha Tenditna
This event draws attention to the conflict that has faded from the public eye, yet remains as devastatingly real as ever. Through deeply personal documentary accounts, the evening traces Ukraine's journey from the Revolution of Dignity to the full-scale invasion and its lasting aftermath. Intimate photographs and the award-winning film Nation on Fire (2014, Dir Stephan Bookas, Creative Producer Alla Dryzhak) reveal the realities behind the headlines - families torn apart, homes lost, civilians turned soldiers, and life continuing despite unimaginable loss.
From 100 Days of War © Igor Chekachkov
The evening concludes with a live discussion with the artists, offering rare firsthand insight into the experiences behind the images. Following the Private View, the exhibition will be on display at POST 16-18 October, with opportunities to buy the artwork.
Programme:
6pm - Doors open
6.30pm - Documentary screening: Nation on Fire
7.00 - 7.30 pm - Exhibition Private View feat. photography series by Igor Chekachkov and Dasha Tenditna
7.30 - 8.30 pm - Panel discussion with the two photographers and film producer Alla Dryzhak, hosted by Nina Emett
8.30pm - Evening concludes
Please note this event is 18+.
This event is a fundraiser, with all profits donated to local charities in Ukraine.
Photographer Biographies:
Igor Chekachkov began his career in 2008 as a photojournalist, covering a wide range of cultural, mass, and sporting events. This foundation eventually led him toward art photography, where he continues to explore the boundaries between public and private spaces, as well as the impact of digital technologies and algorithms on the image. Following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, his focus shifted toward themes of Ukrainian identity and the concept of home. Chekachkov’s photographs have been exhibited internationally in solo and group exhibitions, and published in Forbes, National Geographic, The Guardian, Le Monde. His new book “100 Days of War” is published by André Frère Éditions.
Dasha Tenditna is a Ukrainian portrait and documentary photographer based in Cambridge, UK. Her practice is rooted in her interest in people and the ways in which individual lives are shaped by their social environments. After fleeing the war in Ukraine in 2022, Dasha relocated to Cambridge while maintaining a close connection to Ukraine through her documentary work. Working at the intersection of portraiture, documentary photography, and social anthropology, her projects explore difficult or overlooked subjects, including domestic violence, the consequences of war, and the experiences of marginalised and underrepresented communities. Her photography has been exhibited and published in Ukraine, the USA, and the UK.
https://www.dashatenditna.com/
Ukraine: Life Un/Broken has been curated by Alla Dryzhak and Annie Verrall.
Alla Dryzhak instagram.com/alla.visuals/
Annie Verrall instagram.com/annieverrall/
We look forward to seeing you there and we greatly appreciate your support!
Location
POST, Second Floor, Industrial House, Conway Street, BN3 3LW