Ukraine House in Denmark: Thank you for being with us this year

Our Year in Highlights

• Voices of Dignity: On Feb. 24, 2024, together with the Danish Culture Institute and partners we marked the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine with an evening of poetry and music that united Ukrainian and Danish voices in solidarity and support for Ukraine's resilience.
• "Shared Body" Mykolaiv Young Photography Exhibition: From February until May, Ukraine House presented an inaugural exhibition of the Mykolaiv School of Conceptual Photography graduates.
• Decolonising Mindsets for Security in Ukraine and Europe: In April, we hosted a forum that brought together leading experts to challenge Russian colonial narratives and explore the implications of decolonisation frameworks for geopolitical security.
• Heart of Earth Exhibition: Organized together with flagship Ukrainian cultural institution Mystetskyi Arsenal and opened in August, the exhibition highlighted the environmental impact of war through the works of 17 Ukrainian contemporary artists.
• Empowering Ukrainian Youth: With partners from the Nordic Ukraine Forum, Nansenskolen - Norsk Humanistisk Akademi, Ukrainian-Danish Youth House, Danish Folk High School, Building Ukraine Together, and the Nordic Council of Ministries, we co-organized a three-day leadership programme that provided young Ukrainians in the Nordic countries with an opportunity to develop their resilience, advocacy, and negotiation skills.
• Maintaining Traditions: We celebrated Easter and Christmas through concerts, workshops, and film screenings, spotlighting Ukraine’s rich and multifaceted cultural heritage.
• "Coffee with Malanchuk" Book Club: Throughout 2024 we hosted a series of book club meetings offering our guests a chance to explore and situate contemporary Ukrainian literature within the current global context.
• Film Fridays: Continuing our now established tradition of hosting film nights on Fridays, we showcased a number of Ukrainian films ranging from documentaries to dramas and comedies.

Celebrating Our "Firsts"

• For the first time, Ukraine House hosted a performance by Andrii Pokaz, a Ukrainian pianist whose innovative blend of jazz, classical, and folklore captivated audiences as part of Copenhagen Jazz Festival.
• In partnership with the Copenhagen Photo Festival, we showcased the diversity of Ukrainian photography books.
• We became the first Ukrainian hosts of Copenhagen’s famous 3 Days of Design, presenting unique brands that transformed centuries-old Ukrainian craftsmanship into modern, innovative creations.
• “Navigating Ukrainian Nationhood” workshop with the University of Copenhagen Department of Philosophy, UNDocuNight with HUM: Global showcasing “Big Water” documentary, expert collaboration with Danish Institute for Strategic Studies – this year, we significantly expanded our collaboration with academic and research partners in Denmark contributing to over 75 dialogues and events.

These are just some of the many highlights of this year at Ukraine House in Denmark. 

None of this would have been possible without the Armed Forces of Ukraine, whose courage allows us to amplify Ukraine's voice around the world. 

We would also like to extend our gratitude to our partners who have supported us throughout this year — Ministry of Culture of Denmark, Danish Agency for Arts and Palaces, The Politiken Foundation and Open Society Foundations, Danish Culture Institute, Ukrainian Institute and the Embassy of Ukraine in Denmark,  Goethe Institute and Mungo Park, Copenhagen People’s University and Copenhagen University, Danish Foreign Policy Society, ZMINA: rebuilding project co-funded by the EU Creative Europe Programme and Carlsberg, the Alliance of Democracies and Kozytsky Foundation.

«As Ukrainian culture continues to remain under the existential threat, we at Ukraine House in Denmark enter a new year with continuous commitment to elevate the voices of Ukrainian artists and opinion leaders, engaging in cultural diplomacy and advocacy for Ukraine. Above all, we begin 2025 with a profound hope for a Ukrainian victory and a just peace in Europe. With your support, together, we will continue to make a difference. Look forward to welcoming you back at Ukraine House in 2025!” concluded Nataliia Popovych, chairperson of Ukraine House in Denmark.