MOIFA | April 2025

Closing Event for Amidst Cries from the Rubble

Join MOIFA for an afternoon of Ukrainian poetry and music, honoring the closing of Amidst Cries from the Rubble: Art of Loss and Resilience from Ukraine. This program offers time to reflect on the powerful stories of perseverance and remembrance conveyed through the exhibition. The Museum invites you to experience these moving works one final time and bear witness to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of devastation.

· 1:00 to 2:15 p.m. — Poetry presentation featuring Lyuba Yakimchuk

· 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. — Piano performance featuring Pavel Gintov

· 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. — Reception featuring a performance by the Sevda choir and catering by Market Street

Celebrated Kyiv-based poetess, Lyuba Yakimchuk, will detail her work as a war-poet and read excerpts from her poetry anthology, Apricots of Donbas. Copies of her book will be available for purchase and signing on-site.

Acclaimed pianist Pavel Gintov will follow with a performance of Ukrainian classical music, accompanied by reflections on the lives of prominent Ukrainian composers. The afternoon will conclude with a reception featuring the Sevda choir and closing remarks from the curators. ASL Interpretation will be provided.

Companion Catalog

A companion publication to Amidst Cries from the Rubble: Art of Loss and Resilience from Ukraine will be available in winter 2026. This 110-page fully-illustrated catalog features curator-written essays, artist reflections, and full-color images that provide deeper insight into the exhibition’s themes. Retailing at $29.95, the publication offers a thoughtful exploration of art, loss, and resilience. Sign up here to be notified when it becomes available for purchase.

Traveling Exhibition

Amidst Cries from the Rubble is being prepared for travel, bringing its powerful stories of perseverance and remembrance to audiences across the country. Please view the travel brochure here.

Exhibition Online

The online version of Amidst Cries from the Rubble will provide audiences the opportunity to experience this poignant exhibition remotely. Please check MOIFA’s social media for further updates.

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