We are pleased to present the schedule of events for the photo exhibition, along with additional information about the photographs and stories that will be featured in the heart of the capital starting on December 16, 2024.
Official Opening of the Exhibition
📅 December 18, 2024
🕛 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Shevchenko Park, alley near the Taras Shevchenko monument
The opening ceremony will feature the exhibition organizers Maksym Sydorenko and Mykyta Deliukov (from the circus media Circus Life), representatives of the Kyiv Municipal Academy of Variety and Circus Arts, the National Museum of the Revolution of Dignity, the National Circus of Ukraine, and circus artists.
Media Briefing
A day before the official opening, media representatives are invited to attend a briefing at the premises of the Ukrinform news agency. The event will present the photo exhibition, discuss its objectives, and highlight the current state of circus art in Ukraine.
📅 December 17, 2024
🕛 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 8/16 Bohdana Khmelnytskoho St., Ukrinform News Agency
Guest Speakers at the Briefing:
- Oleksandr Babinskyi, Assistant to the General Director of the National Circus of Ukraine, Moderator of the Annual Forum of Amateur Circus Studios
- Oleh Pospelov, Ph.D., Founder and Director of the Aerial Gymnastics Studio “Duo Pospelov Creative Studio”
- Chris Mayhew, founder and director at the “Circus Center”, performed as a circus artist in the world-renowned Circus Oz (Perth, Australia)
- Mariia Shevchenko, aerial gymnast and artist of the National Circus of Ukraine
- Representatives of partner organizations
For press: max.s@circuslife.com.ua, Maksym Sydorenko
About the Exhibition
The exhibition is a project by Circus Life, a Ukrainian media about circus arts. The vibrant photos capture breathtaking stunts performed by Ukrainian circus artists — both adults and children — who, despite the war, continue to perform in the ring and remain dedicated to their craft.
The captions accompanying the photographs share personal stories of the artists in the context of the war, providing insights into Ukraine’s circus studios, state circuses, and the transformations of the art form due to the ongoing conflict.
The exhibition aims to showcase the beauty of the Ukrainian circus, encourage visitors to reflect on the importance of art even in times of war, and challenge the stereotypes surrounding circus art in society.
Read about Volodymyr “Baidar” Boichuk, a circus artist, acrobat, and now a serviceman in the Armed Forces of Ukraine defending his country with the Azov Regiment, here.
Come and discover why Egyptian artist We-am Hassan decided to return to Ukraine during the war, the heights reached by Ukrainian circus star Mariia Shevchenko in her performances, which circus artists have joined the Armed Forces of Ukraine, how the brave Ukrainian Anna Petrenko became a fighter against Russian propaganda at a festival in Italy, and many other stories of young and adult Ukrainians — circus artists.
International Acclaim
The exhibition was previously successfully showcased at the “Art Space in Exile” gallery at the Continental Hotel in Berlin from October 26 to November 24, 2024, where it captivated international audiences.
Read our report about Berlin’s exhibition opening event here: Link to Report
Photographer: Mykyta Deliukov, Co-founder of Circus Life, who captured the emotions, resilience, and skill of circus artists in wartime conditions. Caption Writer: Maksym Sydorenko, Journalist and Co-founder of Circus Life.
We invite you to visit the exhibition and support Ukrainian circus art!
Contact Information
Maksym Sydorenko: max.s@circuslife.com.ua, +380975201476
Instagram: @circuslife.com.ua
