Talking Walls: Graffiti from the War
Join us for a compelling online event where we explore graffiti left behind by Russians in Ukraine that is often intimidating and boastful. In April 2022, Ukrainian researchers formed the Wall Evidence project to document Russia's actions and to achieve accountability. Roksolana Makar, the archive’s content lead of this initiative, works to uncover patterns, symbols, and narratives of intimidation. Her talk will focus on the influence of popular culture, literature, and propaganda found in Russian messages to Ukrainians and the transformation of public and private space during the occupation. It’s an age-old story that is tragically being repeated today as we bear witness. The Ukrainian Consul General in Houston, The Honorable Vitalli Tarasuik, will welcome attendees.
For more project information: https://wallevidence.mizhvukhamy.com/
Roksolana Makar, Content Lead. Wall Evidence Team, Ukraine
Sunday, April 28, 2024. 2–3:30 pm
Sunday, April 28, 2024. 2–3:30 pm
FREE ADMISSION with Reservation
PLEASE NOTE
This event contains graphic images and language and is recommended for mature audiences
This event is free to attend thanks to the generosity of the University of St. Thomas, the Center for International Studies, the Ukrainian American Cultural Club of Houston, and the Ukrainian Consul General of Houston
Roman Timenko, Wall Evidence Team
MEET THE SPEAKER
Roksolana Makar
Roksolana Makar is an art historian, researcher and writer and a cultural heritage professional focused on law and accountability. She obtained her Art History degree at the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture of Ukraine and Master degree in Cultural Studies at the National University 'Kyiv-Mohyla Academy'. Since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, she has been affiliated with Ukrainian Heritage Monitoring Lab, where she is documenting damage of Ukrainian cultural heritage caused by the Russian aggression. Her work is focused around using, adapting, and developing Forensic Heritage methodology in Ukraine in collaboration with international organizations. She also works as a Content Lead of the Wall Evidence project, an open archive of Russian military graffiti in Ukraine.
