From August 24 to 29 of this year, right in the heart of Riga, Latvia, the charitable cultural project "Ukraine. Residence of Freedom" will bring together artists within the bounds of an artistic residency, in celebration of Ukraine's Independence Day.
Over 20 artists from Ukraine and Latvia, including Monoconda, ASAKI, Daria Kalashnikova, Hanna Bohachuk, Linda Vilka, Those Guys Lighting, Rick Pheds, and others, have already joined forces in creative duos to present their works. In addition, the organizers will exhibit works by renowned Ukrainian photographers Vitaliy Yurasov and Mariyana Shafr.
The artworks created during the residency will be presented at an auction, accessible both offline and online. All funds raised will be directed towards the development and implementation of a psychosocial reintegration program for wounded soldiers, overseen by the NGO "Volunteer Hundred."
The mission of the event "Ukraine. Residence of Freedom" is to unite artists and people from different countries in their pursuit of Freedom. The program also includes gastronomic performances "Price of Freedom," personally developed by producer Gundega Skudrina in collaboration with chefs Yurii Kovrizhenko (Ukraine) and Erik Dreibants and Martiņš SÄ«rmo (Latvia).
An international team is working on the project, including Natalia Chyzhova (UA), Gundega Skudrina (LV), Tom Vais (LV), Dasha Bilenko (UA), Alex Morozova (UA), and others.
The residency will take place on Jaunavu Street, "RÄtes pasÄža," and within the premises of the Riga City Council. Residents and visitors of Riga will have the opportunity to attend the event from August 26 to 29 for free, witnessing the creative process and taking part in curator-led tours and performances.
