"1,000,000 Bombs Before"
An exhibition by the Ukrainian photographer Vlad Vasylkevych, the winner of the Siena Drone Photo Awards 2024 and IPPAWARDS 2017
The exhibition presenting Vlad Vasylkevych's book "1,000,000 Bombs Before" addresses the urgent need to preserve the memory of Ukraine's beauty BEFORE the devastation of russia's full-scale invasion.
The large-scale photographic displays of Ukraine’s landscapes from various regions serve to raise awareness about the need to preserve Ukraine’s cultural and physical landscapes, now at risk due to war.
Goal: 100 books and 10,000 NZD
This exhibition aims to mobilize support for the reconstruction by showing people the splendor of Ukrainian landscapes.
Specific activities include local fundraising, media campaigns, and community engagement through discussions on cultural preservation are planned.
Proceeds from the book, exhibition auction and donations support UNITED24's Rebuild Ukraine program, funding post-war restoration of Ukraine’s infrastructure, homes, and cultural landmarks.
About the book
The book's visual documentation showcases Ukraine's diverse terrain across its geographical regions, emphasizing the country’s varied natural beauty and historical landmarks that were or might be impacted by ongoing war.
These regions include:
• East: Bilokuzminivka’s chalk rocks, Oleksiyiv Fortress, and the Siversky Donets river. • North: Rivers like Uzh and Desna, and historical sites such as the Baturyn Citadel.
• Central Ukraine: Legendary locations such as Bakota and flourishing estates.
• South: Kherson’s salt lakes, Bessarabia’s lighthouses, and the Kinburn Spit.
• West: The Carpathian Mountains, ancient spruce forests, and blue lakes.
Timetable
Dec 17th - Official Opening- Entrance By Invites Only -
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Official opening ceremony with speeches from Autor, the Ukrainian honorary consul, and organizers.
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Guided tour by the author, with insights into key photographs and the project’s mission.
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Fundraising event for guests, with book signings and auction of signed prints.
Dec 18th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Exhibition open for public viewing.
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Exhibition open for public viewing. It will include a guided tour by the author, with insights into key photographs and the project’s mission.
1:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Exhibition open for public viewing.
Dec 19th
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Exhibition open for general public viewing.
Dec 20th
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Exhibition open for final public viewing.
Dec 21st
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Exhibition open for final public viewing.
Useful info
Drone Photo Awards 2024 video:
Gallery | Drone Photo Awards (droneawards.photo)
Gallery address:
Tickets:
Free entrance, with donations warmly welcomed.
How to donate:
Ukrainian Association of NZ (Wellington). Account number is 38-9024-0093505-00
How to buy the book:
