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ONE WORLD — MANY VISIONS: Contemporary Ukrainian Photography in London
London will host an exhibition of contemporary Ukrainian photography, bringing together emerging artists and representatives of Ukraine’s professional photography school.
London, August 2026 — On 28 August, London will host the international photography exhibition ONE WORLD — MANY VISIONS, presenting contemporary Ukrainian photography through an encounter between a new generation of photographers and experienced professional artists.
The project is curated by Olena Samoilova and Inga Marchuk, who not only curate the exhibition but also lead the project, shaping its concept and uniting Ukrainian photographers of different generations around it.
A defining feature of the project is the combination of new talent with seasoned Ukrainian photographers. Participants of the educational project were given the opportunity to present their work alongside that of professional photo artists.
For instance, one of the exhibition participants is Mariia Harkusha, a young photo artist representing a new generation of Ukrainian creators. Her involvement demonstrates the primary goal of the project: to give young and emerging photographers a platform to make their voices heard, present their unique vision, and become part of a professional artistic community.
Exhibiting alongside emerging talent is Oleksandr Sinelnikov, a member of the National Society of Photo Artists of Ukraine and an experienced photographer whose participation represents the professional tradition of Ukrainian photography.
The roster of established participants includes award-winning Ukrainian photographers and members of Ukraine’s professional photo artists community who have exhibited both in Ukraine and internationally, including the United States.
Thus, the exhibition highlights not only the diversity of contemporary Ukrainian photography, but also the potential for creative growth among new artists through education, knowledge sharing, and interaction with established creators.
The project is supported by Islington Council.
Exhibition Curators: Olena Samoilova and Inga Marchuk.
Exhibition Opening:
- Date: 28 August 2026
- Time: 14:30–17:00
- Venue: Calthorpe Community Garden, 258–274 Gray’s Inn Road, London, WC1X 8LH
- Admission: Free
During the opening event, guests will have the opportunity to meet the photographers and project participants, speak with the artists, discover more about contemporary Ukrainian photography, and connect with the Ukrainian creative community in London. The opening will also celebrate the completion of the photography project and the achievements of its participants.
Exhibition Participants
- Inga Marchuk
- Oleksandr Sinelnikov
- Olena Samoilova
- Olena Bukha
- Oksana Sky Zhukova
- Mariia Harkusha
- Marharyta Ruban
- Vita Iocilovska
- Yuliia Zabrutska
- Anna Simon
About the Curators
Olena Samoilova is a curator and organiser of cultural and artistic projects in London, as well as the co-founder of Creative Union. Within this project, she coordinates the exhibition and works to build a platform for presenting Ukrainian creators within the UK cultural space.
Inga Marchuk is the co-curator of the exhibition and a photographer who contributes to shaping the concept of the display and bringing together established and emerging Ukrainian talent.
Together, the curators have created an exhibition that aims not only to showcase Ukrainian photography, but also to foster professional dialogue and support new talent in London.
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