Culture

French musician Salomé Gasselin’s first journey to Kyiv offered a clear view of Europe’s cultural imprint in Ukraine. As the centuries-old sound of the viola da gamba filled the National Philharmonic, the concert was described as a “small miracle,” affirming Ukraine’s deep cultural ties to Europe in the language of music.

As Ukraine faces severe blackouts due to ongoing Russian attacks, acclaimed Ukrainian architect and designer Victoria Yakusha will debut Land of Light II at Design Miami 2025—a powerful light installation crafted from sustainable materials.

In an interview for UNITED24 Media, photographer Yelena Yemchuk reveals that she returned to Kyiv with no intention of taking pictures—but an organic encounter with memory, muse, and the momentum of women staying behind in wartime, gave rise to the project Mnemosyne. Her first exhibit in Ukraine, it is currently on display at  The Naked Room gallery in Kyiv.

Ukrainian ethno-band DakhaBrakha has unveiled its new music video project, Dytyatochko ( Little Child ), which brings attention to the harrowing issue of the illegal deportation of Ukrainian children by Russia.