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‘Boycotting’ the IFFR 2025
Ukrainian film director Mariia Ponomarova is actively disengaging from the International Film Festival Rotterdam this year. Despite this edition’s impressive lineup of Ukrainian film screenings, the IFFR’s decision to continue to uplift russian cinema and its self-victimization narratives is reason enough for anyone to keep their distance.
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Culture as a Bridge
VATAHA’s workshop at the III Forum of the Ukrainian Community in the Netherlands developed a roadmap for presenting Ukraine’s identity through language, culture, history, and creativity. Download our roadmap in Ukrainian here!
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Daria Pugachova: Beauty and fear in performative art
A year after our initial interview, VATAHA catches up with multidisciplinary Ukrainian artist Daria Pugachova to discuss the links between her performances and war, beauty, identity, and an ever-changing audience.
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VATAHA’s 2-year anniversary!
Happy birthday VATAHA! To celebrate our two-year anniversary, we look back on some of VATAHA’s biggest milestones and most successful events, while spotlighting our talented core team.
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SplenDoor to Ukraine
SplenDoor to Ukraine showcased Ukrainian music through chamber concerts and experimental performances in Amsterdam and Den Haag. The series highlighted classical and electronic innovators’ resilience, creativity, and global connections in Ukraine’s musical heritage.
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6 Ukrainian Books to Gift This Christmas
Discover the perfect Christmas gift with our curated list of Ukrainian books, from literature to cookbooks. Celebrate Ukrainian culture this holiday season by sharing them with your loved ones.
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Visual Witness
In this interview, Lera Manzovitova discusses her artistic journey as a photographer and her exhibition Power of Unity, which captures Ukrainians’ resilience during russia’s invasion and highlights Dutch support through volunteering and aid.
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Intercultural Dialogue
At the Third Forum of the Ukrainian Community in the Netherlands, VATAHA’s workshop explored creative ways to communicate Ukrainian identity, fostering cultural exchange, collaboration, and actionable ideas to connect with Dutch society.
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My OWN Vyshyvanka
How do you create a traditional Ukrainian embroidered shirt, and what is the history of this art form? Join VATAHA’s new embroidery program to craft your own Vyshyvanka that reflects your personal style, artistic vision, and connection to Ukrainian traditions.
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Pay Gap for Ukrainian Artists
Unable to register as freelancers, displaced Ukrainian creatives struggle with obtaining the necessary permits and accessing opportunities in the Dutch labor market. VATAHA spotlighted their key pressure points during the FAIR P(L)AY #4 – Closing the Gap panel discussion on October 23.
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War Stories. Ukraine Up Close
The exhibition War Stories: Ukraine Up Close at the Nationaal Militair Museum in Soest chronicles Ukraine’s struggle through photographs, video portraits and artifacts, including our co-founder Uliana Bun’s own godfather’s bullet-hit jacket from the 2014 Maidan.
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Panel Discussion: Ukrainian Art in Times of War
Our very own Oksana Savchuk moderated a panel discussion at ART The Hague on the topic of “Ukrainian Art in the Time of War”. Together with three Ukrainian female artists, Oksana navigated a powerful discourse on the intersection of art, identity, and resilience in the face of war.
