»Museum of Stolen Art«

In the organizer's words:

The initiators Olena Zenchenko and Oleksandra Tumyk present their project, which digitally documents and exhibits art destroyed and stolen during the Russian war of aggression.

An initiative of Ukrainian art directors, creatives, 3D designers, copywriters, project managers, PR and communications experts has launched a digital museum dedicated to the preservation of looted and destroyed cultural assets. This virtual project sees itself not only as an exhibition, but also as a sign of cultural self-assertion in times of war.

The "Museum of Stolen Art" is freely accessible online and requires neither registration nor special programs. Visitors can use an avatar to move through a three-dimensional gallery and discover works of art that disappeared or were destroyed during the Russian invasion.

The aim of the initiative is to preserve Ukraine's cultural memory and draw attention to the consequences of the war for its artistic heritage. The museum thus acts as a digital memorial and a symbol that culture lives on even under the most difficult conditions. It invites the world to reconceptualize the meaning of art as an expression of history, identity and resistance.

A joint event by the Gerhart-Hauptmann-Haus Foundation, the Lew Kopelew Forum and the Heinrich Böll Foundation as part of the exhibition on Vasyl Stus.

ACCOMPANYING PROGRAM

As part of the exhibition on Vasyl Stus and the "Ukraine is here" series of events, visitors can look forward to a varied accompanying program of concerts, performances and readings. In addition to the Gerhart-Hauptmann-Haus, other cultural venues in Düsseldorf will also be involved in the program.