On Saturday, November 21, at 1 PM, the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art invites you to a special artist talk with American photographer and humanitarian Eric Bladholm, whose exhibition, Ukraine: Voices from the Gray Zone, offers an intimate look at life in wartime Ukraine.

Having returned to Ukraine nine times since 2022, Bladholm has witnessed the changing realities of war and formed meaningful connections with the people and communities he photographs.

His images reveal what headlines often cannot—the personal experiences, everyday struggles, and quiet determination of those living through unimaginable circumstances.

Now, hear the stories behind the images. What has he witnessed? What has stayed with him? And what has he learned from the people who have welcomed him into their lives?

Join us for a conversation that takes us beyond the photographs and brings us closer to the human stories they preserve.