Ukraine House in Denmark

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

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105 events. 4 exhibitions. 2 installations. 36 panel discussions. 20 film screenings. 15 book clubs and book presentations.

As we approach the end 2024, we want to take a moment to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being a part of the Ukraine House community. Your support and involvement has meant the world to us, and together we've made incredible things happen.

From exhibitions and workshops to panel discussions and concerts, this year has been filled with moments that have brought us closer together with the Ukrainian cultural heritage. 

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.
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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.

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Voices of Dignity: Defending Ukraine - Danish-Ukrainian collaborative event marks three years of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine31.1.2025 11:33:02 CET | Pressemeddelelse

Copenhagen, Denmark - As global attention increasingly diverts away from Ukraine, the violent reality of war remains no less explicit. Ukraine House in Denmark and the Danish Cultural Institute announce their third commemorative event "Voices of Dignity: Defending Ukraine," bringing together Ukrainian and Danish poets, musicians, soldiers, and opinion leaders to mark the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion. Set for February 24, 2025, at Ukraine House in Denmark, this event continues its mission of amplifying Ukrainian voices that remain dignified and resilient in the face of unimaginable horror. The evening will feature extraordinary testimonies from those who have experienced the war firsthand.

Ukraine House Presents Unique Naïve Art of Polina Raiko at Copenhagen Light Festival 202523.1.2025 09:37:42 CET | Pressemeddelelse

Copenhagen, 2025 – The Ukraine House in Denmark, in collaboration with the Dutch-Ukrainian Cultural Center “Kastanje” and Ukrainian artist and photographer Kostyantyn Rudeshko, proudly presents The House of Light: A Tribute to Polina Raiko, an outdoor multichannel video installation and exhibition honoring the legacy of the self-taught Ukrainian artist Polina Raiko. The event marks Ukraine’s debut at the Copenhagen Light Festival 2025 and runs from January 31 to February 28.

Ukraine House in Denmark Launches “A Taste of Soborna Ukraine” to Celebrate the Day of Unity21.1.2025 11:16:36 CET | Pressemeddelelse

COPENHAGEN, January 25, 2025 – Ukraine House in Denmark is proud to announce the launch of “A Taste of Soborna Ukraine”, a culinary initiative commemorating the Day of Unity of Ukraine, celebrated annually on January 22. The project delves into the essence of “soborna” (соборна)—a unity that transcends territorial bonds—through the lens of Ukrainian cuisine.

"Malanka: The Dance of Death and Life" exhibition concludes with talk on Ukrainian cinema traditions by Mariia Kvitka20.1.2025 07:00:00 CET | Pressemeddelelse

Copenhagen, January 2025 — Ukraine House in Denmark announces the final event of its exhibition "Malanka: The Dance of Death and Life" featuring distinguished folklorist and costume designer Mariia Kvitka. The closing presentation, "Malanka: Traditions in Contemporary Ukrainian Cinema," will take place on January 25 at 16:00, offering a unique exploration of traditional Ukrainian culture through the lens of modern filmmaking.

"If Ukraine Falls, Europe Will Follow": Ukrainian Human Rights Activists Expose the Realities of Russian Aggression17.1.2025 16:58:16 CET | Pressemeddelelse

"This concentration camp is Russia in miniature, and it will come to everyone in Europe if Ukraine falls." With this chilling warning, Stanislav Aseyev, a Ukrainian journalist and survivor of 962 days in the Russian Izolyatsia prison, set the tone for a discussion at Ukraine House in Denmark. On January 16th, two extraordinary human rights activists from Ukraine - Stanislav Aseyev and Olha Skrypnyk - shared their experiences of life under Russian aggression. Aseyev, known for his book "The Torture Camp on Paradise Street," described Izolyatsia as a place where brutality defies logic. "It's a 24/7 concentration torture camp," he explained, detailing how prisoners endured constant fear, were forced to wear garbage bags over their heads, remained under glaring lights, and were subjected to electrocution and other forms of torture. "The torture wasn't just to get us to confess - it was to prove their power. Torture continued even after prisoners would sign false confessions, many perpetrat

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