Exhibition by Fanny Lechevalier in Odessa: Art on the Frontline
A new artistic event has launched in Odessa, showcasing the works of French artist Fanny Lechevalier titled «In memoriam. Reality through Art».
The exhibition will be displayed at the Museum of Modern Art until June 17.
Fanny Lechevalier’s exhibition serves as a visual dialogue between the past and the present, bridging classical European painting with the harsh realities of war in Ukraine. This project merges art, documentary, and charity.
The artist employs photomontage, overlaying images from war correspondents with reproductions of recognizable works of classical Western art.
The result is striking imagery that urges a reevaluation of the tragedies unfolding at the borders of Europe.
A key goal of the project is to raise funds for the establishment of a rehabilitation hub where patients can undergo educational and psychological recovery.
Present at the exhibition opening, Deputy Mayor of Odessa Pavlo Vugelman emphasized that everyone has their own front in this war.
«Ms. Lechevalier, through her art, enables people around the world to feel the terrible grief occurring in our land,» said Pavlo Vugelman.
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The exhibition is organized by the Solidarity charity fund, which focuses on rebuilding Ukraine and providing comprehensive assistance to war-affected individuals.
Head of the Solidarity fund Matthieu-Marie Arden stressed, «Odessa is a significant location on the cultural map of Ukraine, a city with a rich cultural heritage. For us, it is extremely valuable to present this exhibition here, which has become a symbol of European solidarity with Ukraine, as we aim to not only provide support to those affected by war but also to develop cultural diplomacy. This initiative is being implemented in Ukraine with the support of Dovgyi Family Office, in Odessa with the backing of the Odessa City Council, the French Embassy in Ukraine, the French Institute in Ukraine, the Alliance Française of Odessa, and the company "Megabud".
After Odessa, the project «In memoriam. Reality through Art» will be showcased in Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, and Lviv. The exhibition has previously taken place in Kyiv.
Museum of Modern Art of Odessa (31/33 Yevropeiska St.). Opening hours: Tue-Sun: 12:00-18:00, Mon: closed. Admission: 150/75 UAH (full/reduced).
