Platform for Ukrainian art and culture in the Netherlands

VATAHA Foundation initiates and supports projects to spread Ukrainian art and culture in The Netherlands. By connecting Ukrainian artists with Dutch cultural producers and international audiences, we build bridges between cultures and create opportunities for creative Ukrainians.

✳︎ Stories & events

  • VATAHA Recommends: Old Masters from Kyiv in The Hague

    VATAHA Recommends: Old Masters from Kyiv in The Hague

    VATAHA Recommends visiting Museum Bredius’ current exhibition of 17th century European paintings in The Hague. The unique part about it? Each masterpiece is paired with a similar painting from the Khanenko Museum in Kyiv, where the two museum founders first met and befriended each other in 1897.

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  • Lisa Weeda: All of My Projects Connect Back to Ukraine

    Lisa Weeda: All of My Projects Connect Back to Ukraine

    “All of my projects seem to connect back to Ukraine, and that started with my family history.” Dutch-Ukrainian writer Lisa Weeda shares how her Ukrainian roots continue to shape her work, from Aleksandra to new projects, and reflects on working with VATAHA to bring Ukrainian stories closer to Dutch audiences.

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  • The Medal Design of Run For Ukraine 2025

    The Medal Design of Run For Ukraine 2025

    At the finish line of Run For Ukraine last weekend, every one of the nearly 1000 participants received a medal, regardless of their distance or pace. VATAHA’s graphic designer Maria Petrochoko tells us about the theme of this year’s medal and the main message behind it.

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