Activities

Are you between 16 and 18 years old and do you want to question reality through photography in a critical or humorous way, just like Boris Mikhailov? Then join the Teen Art Club. In 4 workshops, you will get to know the work of Boris Mikhailov better and you will start working with a camera yourself. The program concludes with a mini exhibition in the museum foyer. This is also a great way to get to know people with and without Ukrainian backgrounds!

Sign up now! Participation is free.

Please note: Working language: English
 

Program
The program consists of 4 workshops. The exhibition "Ukrainian Diary" by photographer Boris Mikhailov is the starting point. Together, we will explore his working method and experimental techniques. Then, you will start working with a camera to create a photo series depicting daily life, but also addressing deeper topics such as freedom and oppression, capitalism and democracy.

Dates
Sun May 19, 11:00-14:00
Sat June 1, 11:00-13:00
Sat June 8, 11:00-14:00
Sat June 15, 14:00-16:00 (closure with opening of mini exhibition)

The workshops will take place at the Hague Museum of Photography. 
The final workshop will conclude with the opening of the mini exhibition.

About the Teen Art Club
The Teen Art Club offers you the opportunity to explore art photography and meet like-minded people, ask critical questions, inspire each other, and create together. The organizers aim to gather a diverse group of young people - with and without Ukrainian backgrounds. This program will allow (re)connecting with Ukrainian art and culture.

This project is implemented by VATAHA Platform for Ukrainian art and culture in the Netherlands. Nicole Katenkari is curating the project. Learn more about the Teen Art Club.Exhibition: from concept to the opening and Teen Art Club 2.0 Second Reality organized by VATAHA in the past. 
 

Apply now!
15 young people can participate in the workshops. Selection is based on your motivation. We also ask you to be present on all days. Are you excited? Fill out the registration form by May 14!

Participation is free.
 

Let yourself be carried away amidst the photos of Ukrainian photographer Boris Mikhailov by the sounds of the acapella singing group KORALI. Inspired by specific works of Mikhailov, they sing Ukrainian songs.

KORALI performs three times on July 7th: at 13:30, 14:30, and 15:30.

To attend the performance, a museum ticket is required. Purchase it online or at the ticket counter.

About KORALI
Vocal group KORALI is an acapella singing group that promotes the Ukrainian choral singing tradition in the Netherlands. KORALI consists of music lovers who live and work in The Hague and its surroundings and enjoy singing together. Their repertoire mainly consists of arrangements of Ukrainian folk songs focusing on nature and love, as well as religious songs from the Ukrainian Greek Catholic mass.
The group participates in various cultural events and projects to spread Ukrainian vocal culture and strengthen ties between Ukraine and the Netherlands.

Ukrainian Diary
KORALI's performance takes place in the exhibition Ukrainian Diary by Boris Mikhailov. Ukrainian Diary is the largest retrospective in the Netherlands dedicated to the Ukrainian photographer and artist Boris Mikhailov.

KORALI's performance is part of the public program organized alongside the Ukrainian Diary exhibition. The exhibition and public program are made possible by the V-Fonds: the fund for freedom, democracy, and veterans.

We conclude the exhibition Ukrainian Diary by Boris Mikhailov in a special way: with a performance by the dance company Ukrainian International Ballet.
 

Amidst Boris Mikhailov's works, the dance company will give a sneak preview of their latest production, Ballet24.Independent, which premieres a week later at the Korzo Theater in The Hague.
 

The company performs three times on August 18th: at 13:30, 14:30, and 15:30.
 

The performance is free to attend, but a museum ticket is required. It can be purchased online or at the ticket counter.
 

About Ukrainian International Ballet
Ukrainian International Ballet consists of dancers from all corners of Ukraine, brought together by the war in their homeland and now residing in The Hague. Founded in 2022 with the mission of preserving Ukrainian dance culture, the company has produced multiple performances.
 

The performance by Ukrainian International Ballet is part of the public program organized alongside the Ukrainian Diary exhibition. The exhibition and public program are made possible by the V-Fonds: the fund for freedom, democracy, and veterans.