Reality through art: Fanny Leshevalier exhibition for Kharkiv city day, supported by the Solidarity Charitable Foundation

With the informational support of the Kharkiv City Department of Culture, the Solidarity Charitable Foundation prepared a special gift for the Kharkiv City Day celebration — a unique exhibition, “In Memoriam. Reality Through Art,” by French artist Fanny Leshevalier. The project combines iconic works of art with documentary photography of the war in Ukraine, creating contrasting narratives that reflect realities.

Speaking at the exhibition’s opening in Kyiv, the artist said:

"Since the beginning of 2022, many photographs from Ukraine have circulated in France. These images, taken at great personal risk, reveal a truth we cannot ignore. I wanted to combine these images with European art — to pause time and build a bridge between our countries, between past and present. Above all, this is a tribute to the Ukrainian people — their courage and determination to defend freedom. It is also a declaration of my admiration for the resilience of the Ukrainian people. You do not give up. You create anew. You inspire far beyond Ukraine." — Fanny Leshevalier.