Peace Has No Home: Posters for Ukraine

"Peace Has No Home: Posters for Ukraine" features powerful graphic works from Polish artists, created in support of Ukraine amidst the ongoing Russian invasion. Each piece reflects the unwavering support of the Polish artistic community for their neighbors in Ukraine, embodying the ongoing solidarity Poland and other nations have shown to Ukrainians throughout the crisis. The exhibition initially launched in Tokyo and now travels to Chicago's Public Works Gallery; it has been curated and produced by Monika Brauntsch and Ewelina Skowronska, who will participate in an in-person panel discussion at the exhibition's opening reception on September 8, 2023 from 7:00 - 11:00 PM. A closing reception will take place on November 17, 2023 from 7:00 - 11:00 PM. Additional events are being planned.Peace Has No Home: Posters for Ukraine is organized by Public Works and The Spirit of Poland Foundation, in cooperation with The Adam Mickiewicz Institute and Polish Cultural Institute New York.

EXHIBITION ARTISTS:
Ada Zielinska
Adela Madej
Aga Kotowska
Aleksandra Morawiak
Alyona Korysta
Amadeusz Mierzwa
Anastasia Stupak
Anna Ocipinska
Anton Jeludkov
Bartlomiej Walczuk / Osom Studios
Beata sliwinska / Barrakuz
Dominik Przerwa
Eugenia Tynna
Ewelina Skowronska
Jakub Kaminski
Jan Estrada - Osmycki
Freddy Eschrich
Gabriela Baka
Grupa Projektor
Joanna Gebal
Kara Hamilton
Katarzyna Szykowna
Krystian Kasolik / Krykas Studio
Kwiaciarnia Grafiki
Natalia Noszczynska
Nick Butcher
Marek Palczewski
Mateusz Bieniusa
Michal Dyakowski
Michal Kowalewski
Ola Jasionowska
Patryk Hardziej
Pawel Pacholec
Pawel Jonca
Piotrek Chuchla
Przemek Kotynski
Sabrina Siegel
Weronika Woltanska
Yotam Kellner
Znajomy Grafik / Jacek Rudzki

BACKGROUND:
Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022. During the first weeks of the war, many countries, including Poland, helped and welcomed numerous refugees. Different forms of help supporting Ukraine were offered, mainly through the initiatives and involvement of individuals.

The creative community also responded. One of the first graphics that appeared on the web on February 24th was the banner "In Solidarity with Ukraine" by Studio Lekko. It was widely shared on social media, both by individuals and well-known cultural institutions hoping to demonstrate their disagreement with the invasion. In the following days, artworks created in support of Ukraine filled the Internet, and the creators donated their works or income from sales to support Ukraine. "Russian Bear" by Pawel Jonca is the most famous. A digital poster made available by the artist for a symbolic PLN 10 ($2.00), raised PLN 200,000 ($50,000.00), which was donated to support those in the conflict zones.

Initiatives have united artists in demonstrating their disagreement with the war. Pogotowie Graficzne, a poster platform focucing on social issues, facilitated digital uploads of graphic works demonstrating against the Russian invasion the day after it started. Both well-known and up-and-coming artists joined the action. Another independent event, called "33 Letters for Ukraine", was inspired by the action of "36 Days of Type". In this case, the alphabet became an act of solidarity - the Ukrainian letters were designed by Polish and foreign artists. Peace Has No Home: Poster for Ukraine collects these works and more into a singular exhibition.

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