The 'Zhanna Kadyrova: UNEXPECTED' exhibition profoundly engages with the realities of war in Ukraine. It showcases the artist's process of creating powerful installations from debris and shrapnel, offering a unique perspective on resilience and struggle. Visitors can explore works like 'Shots' and 'Harmless War', alongside Kadyrova's personal journey from 2014 to present, culminating in 'Refugees'.
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This exhibition explores Zhanna Kadyrova's response to the war in Ukraine, using objects and materials to narrate the Ukrainian struggle for freedom. It showcases installations made from debris and shrapnel-perforated metal, alongside personal reflections on the artist's journey since 2014.
The exhibition 'Zhanna Kadyrova: UNEXPECTED' delves into the artist's profound engagement with the realities of war in Ukraine. Following the full-scale invasion in February 2022, Kadyrova found herself displaced and re-evaluating her artistic practice. Seeking refuge in the Carpathian village of Berezov, she grappled with the role of an artist amidst brutality and the necessity of her contribution. This exhibition becomes a powerful testament to her process, giving voice to objects and materials that narrate the Ukrainian fight for freedom against Russian aggression. The exhibition features significant installations such as 'Shots' (2022–2023), a horizontal arrangement of tiles broken by the impact of missiles, and 'Harmless War' (2023), a cycle of white-painted geometric forms crafted from sheets of metal pierced by shrapnel during the invasion. These works stand as potent symbols of destruction and resilience. The exhibition also traces Kadyrova's deeply personal journey from 2014 to the present day. A poignant conclusion is offered by 'Refugees' (2023), comprising images of plants that survived occupation, alongside live plants brought by Kadyrova from Ukraine to Germany and then to Prague, now finding temporary shelter within the Galerie Rudolfinum.
Admission is voluntary. Visitors who do not have enough time to see the exhibition can return at another time to see the rest. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.
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