Presented by the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and TBA21, 'Pedagogies of War' delves into how violence permeates daily existence. This exhibition by Ukrainian artists Roman Khimei and Yarema Malashchuk explores war as a pervasive operating system rather than an isolated event. Through compelling audiovisual material, it showcases the fracturing of democratic structures and daily rhythms under pressure. Discover works like 'Open World' and 'We Didn Start This War'.
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This exhibition by Ukrainian artists Roman Khimei and Yarema Malashchuk examines how violence, even when mediated by technology, reshapes perception, behavior, and collective life. It explores war not as an isolated event, but as an operating system that structures reality and permeates everyday existence.
Presented by the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and TBA21, 'Pedagogies of War' features the work of Ukrainian artists Roman Khimei and Yarema Malashchuk, exploring the pervasive impact of violence on human perception and collective experience. The exhibition posits war as an "operating system" that disciplines bodies, recalibrates attention, and subtly infiltrates the fabric of everyday life, particularly in an era of technologically mediated conflict. Working with audiovisual material, the artists demonstrate how daily rhythms and democratic structures fracture under violence and material pressure. The exhibition showcases four significant audiovisual works, including the commission 'Open World' (2025) and 'You Shouldn't Have to See This' (2024), alongside 'The Wanderer' (2022) from the TBA21 Collection, and a new commission for the museum, 'We Didn’t Start This War' (2026). Roman Khimei and Yarema Malashchuk have been exploring Ukraine’s recent history and present since 2016, addressing enduring post-imperial power structures and their impact on a generation caught between historical trauma and an uncertain future.
General admission tickets can be purchased online. The museum also offers free access on Monday evenings thanks to Mastercard sponsorship and on Saturday evenings from 21:00 to 23:00 thanks to Thyssen Nights with Uber. Please check the museum's website for specific admission details and any closure dates, such as May 1st.
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