Vlad Troitskyi / Dakh Theatre: Field of Memory

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Curator: Vlad Troitskyi
Realisation: Dakh Theatre GogolFest in cooperation with the initiative Bring Kids Back UA and the Voices of Children Foundation 

The core of war seen through children's’ eyes.

A multimedia exhibition produced by the Kyiv-based theatre uncovers the tragedy of Ukrainian children separated from their homes and families during the ongoing war against the Russian aggressors. Personal testimonies, children’s drawings, documentaries, animation and films reveal the emotional load borne by children whose lives have been shattered by the Russian invasion.

The exhibition is a reminder of the vulnerability of children at times of war and the necessity to protect their rights and identity. It is a call for empathy and international solidarity with those who are still waiting to be reunited with their families.

Opening hours of the DOX's exhibitions: Tuesday to Sunday 11 am to 7 pm

Vladislav Troitsky is a Ukrainian theatre producer, director, playwright, and set designer. In 1994, he founded Ukraine’s first independent theatre – the DAKH Centre for Contemporary Art. He is the founder and president of GogolFest (2007), an international multidisciplinary festival platform for contemporary art, and of other cultural projects: the world-music quartet DakhaBrakha (2004), the Dakh Daughters cabaret (2012, and the Nova Opera ensemble (2014). Since Russia invaded Ukraine, Vladyslav and his team have been organising artistic events around the world to support the resistance. 

For three years now, women and men—refugees from Ukraine—have been coming together to sing in the Kalina choir at the Elpida Center – Přístav. Under the leadership of Tatiana Smirnova, they initially learned the Czech language and culture, later focusing on folk songs as well. Vocal coach Naďa Buchtová joined them, and Evgenia Logvinova provides professional guidance for the choir. Regular rehearsals are open to both Czech and Ukrainian singers. The choir continuously expands its repertoire and performs several times a year, not only at Elpida events but on other occasions as well. The cornerstone of the choir is the joy of singing Ukrainian and Czech folk songs and meeting each other during and outside of rehearsals.

The tickets are be available via the website or at the cash desk of the DOX Centre for Contemporary Art.