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Ukrainian Protest Art Exhibition 'A Drop in the Ocean' at Künstlerhaus Vienna

exhibition · 2026-04-20

'A Drop in the Ocean' is an exhibition at Künstlerhaus in Vienna that showcases artworks, objects, posters, and documentation from Ukraine's creative sector during the protests spanning November 2013 to February 2014, and it will be on display until 25 May 2014. Among the highlights are posters created by Strike-Plakat and images captured by Nikita Shalennyi. The exhibition also features documentation of Markiyan Matsekh's piano rendition of Chopin performed in front of riot police in Kiev. This event emphasizes the artistic reactions to Ukraine's political turmoil, illustrating the blend of art and activism and the significant role artists play in social and political movements on a global scale.

Key facts

  • Exhibition titled 'A Drop in the Ocean' at Künstlerhaus, Vienna
  • Features artworks from Ukraine's creative community during protests from November 2013 to February 2014
  • Includes posters by Facebook community Strike-Plakat
  • Showcases constructed photographs by Nikita Shalennyi
  • Documents Markiyan Matsekh's piano performance in front of riot police in Kiev
  • Exhibition runs until 25 May 2014
  • Piano performance involved playing Chopin in front of presidential administration building
  • Artworks include objects, posters, and documentation of installations and performances

Entities

Artists

  • Nikita Shalennyi
  • Markiyan Matsekh

Institutions

  • Künstlerhaus
  • Strike-Plakat

Locations

  • Vienna
  • Austria
  • Kiev
  • Ukraine

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