Art Exhibition in Odesa: Impact and Charity
A new exhibition featuring the works of French artist Fanny Lechevalier, titled ‘In Memoriam. Reality through Art’, has opened in Odesa.
The exhibition is held at the Museum of Contemporary Art and will run until June 17.
Fanny Lechevalier’s exhibition serves as a visual bridge between the past and the present, merging classical European painting with the harsh realities of war in Ukraine.
The artist employs photomontage techniques, layering images from war correspondents with reproductions of iconic Western art pieces.
The result is striking imagery that encourages a re-evaluation of the tragedies unfolding at Europe’s borders.
One key goal of the exhibition is to raise funds for a rehabilitation hub where patients will undergo educational and psychological recovery.
At the exhibition opening, Odesa's Deputy Mayor Pavlo Vugelman emphasized that everyone has their own front in this war.
“Through her art, Ms. Lechevalier allows the world to feel the immense sorrow occurring on our land,” said Pavlo Vugelman.
The exhibition is organized by the Solidarity charitable foundation, which focuses on rebuilding Ukraine and providing comprehensive assistance to those affected by the war.
Matthew-Marie Arden, head of the Solidarity foundation, highlighted: “Odesa is a key location on Ukraine's cultural map, rich in heritage. It is of utmost importance for us to present this exhibition here, as it symbolizes European solidarity with Ukraine. We aim not only to support those affected by the war but also to foster cultural diplomacy.” The initiative is realized in Ukraine with the support of the Dovgyi Family Office, the Odesa City Council, the French Embassy in Ukraine, the French Institute in Ukraine, the Alliance Française in Odesa, and the company “Megabud.”
After Odesa, the ‘In Memoriam. Reality through Art’ project will be displayed in Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, and Lviv. It has previously been held in Kyiv.
Museum of Contemporary Art Odesa (31/33 Yevropeiska St.). Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 12:00-18:00, Monday: closed. Admission: 150/75 UAH (full/reduced).
