Activities

Daria Lysenko is a Ukrainian poet writing in both Ukrainian and Croatian. She was born in Kyiv and studied in both Kyiv and Zagreb, earning her Master’s degree in German Studies and Art History in 2017. After russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, she moved to the Netherlands, where she now…

Anastasia Prokofieva is a visual artist and designer at VATAHA, originally from Donetsk, Ukraine. Now based in the Netherlands, Anastasia’s work spans diverse artistic mediums, exploring themes of resilience, identity, and transformation. Her portfolio includes vibrant, abstract compositions and thought-provoking pieces that capture one’s attention immediately. At VATAHA, she channels…

Samuel Fernandes was born and raised in Brazil. He studied visual communication in high school, which sparked his interest in media and storytelling. Later, he earned a degree in social sciences, combining his curiosity about people and culture with a critical understanding of society. His passion for communication led him…

Dasha Lohvynova is an art historian and independent researcher with a focus on contemporary artistic and curatorial practices in Ukraine. Originally from Donetsk, Ukraine, Dasha moved to the Netherlands in 2019 to pursue a degree in art history and heritage studies. Her research delves into the evolving landscape of Ukrainian…

Olena Poburko is researcher and the newest addition to VATAHA’s editorial team, covering events that promote Ukrainian art and culture in the Netherlands. As a researcher, she has worked across a range of areas, from migration policy and nuclear non-proliferation to media literacy. Originally from Lviv, Ukraine, Olena has lived…

Anna Kiknadze is a reporter at VATAHA. As a Georgian-American storyteller and researcher, she brings a multicultural perspective to her work, having lived across the United States, Turkey, Austria, and now the Netherlands.  Her background spans nonprofits, media, and research organizations, where she has developed content strategies, supported community-based initiatives,…

Eugenia Bocancia is a proud Kyiv-born Ukrainian with Romanian roots. She is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, with a specialization in Digital Innovation, at the University of Groningen. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in International Business, she has contributed to numerous projects focused on sustainability and intercultural…