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aHOUSEforHOME review
Inspired by the aHOUSEforHOME architecture workshops in last year, several of its participants have gone on to study art and architecture at Dutch universities. We caught up with two participants from last year’s program and how it gave them the confidence to pursue architecture both academically and professionally.
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International Women’s Day: Letterenfonds Winners
Who run the world? VATAHA’s girls! To celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, we spotlight our five Letterenfonds grant winners – all Ukrainian women who have wielded clay, photography, posters, translations and book printing to speak volumes of Ukrainian visual and literary arts.
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Burning Listeners’ Hearts
In this exclusive interview, Antonii Baryshevskyi, a Ukrainian pianist and co-organizer of SplenDoor to Ukraine, discusses Ukraine’s avant-garde heritage, resistance, and the importance of showcasing Ukraine’s diverse musical identity globally.
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Three Years of Full Scale Invasion
For the third consecutive year, VATAHA commemorated the anniversary of the russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine in The Hague and Rotterdam. “Lost voices, Unbroken spirit: An Art Route”, presented a two-day cultural and memorial event that honored Ukrainian resilience through poetry, music, film and art exhibitions.
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Culture as a Bridge
VATAHA’s workshop at the III Forum of the Ukrainian Community in the Netherlands developed a roadmap for presenting Ukraine’s identity through language, culture, history, and creativity. Download our roadmap in Ukrainian here!
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Daria Pugachova: Beauty and fear in performative art
A year after our initial interview, VATAHA catches up with multidisciplinary Ukrainian artist Daria Pugachova to discuss the links between her performances and war, beauty, identity, and an ever-changing audience.
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VATAHA’s 2-year anniversary!
Happy birthday VATAHA! To celebrate our two-year anniversary, we look back on some of VATAHA’s biggest milestones and most successful events, while spotlighting our talented core team.
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SplenDoor to Ukraine
SplenDoor to Ukraine showcased Ukrainian music through chamber concerts and experimental performances in Amsterdam and Den Haag. The series highlighted classical and electronic innovators’ resilience, creativity, and global connections in Ukraine’s musical heritage.
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6 Ukrainian Books to Gift This Christmas
Discover the perfect Christmas gift with our curated list of Ukrainian books, from literature to cookbooks. Celebrate Ukrainian culture this holiday season by sharing them with your loved ones.
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Visual Witness
In this interview, Lera Manzovitova discusses her artistic journey as a photographer and her exhibition Power of Unity, which captures Ukrainians’ resilience during russia’s invasion and highlights Dutch support through volunteering and aid.
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Intercultural Dialogue
At the Third Forum of the Ukrainian Community in the Netherlands, VATAHA’s workshop explored creative ways to communicate Ukrainian identity, fostering cultural exchange, collaboration, and actionable ideas to connect with Dutch society.
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My OWN Vyshyvanka
How do you create a traditional Ukrainian embroidered shirt, and what is the history of this art form? Join VATAHA’s new embroidery program to craft your own Vyshyvanka that reflects your personal style, artistic vision, and connection to Ukrainian traditions.
