The Unseen Force project stands as a living testament to the unyielding spirit of Ukrainian citizens. It is dedicated to promoting the understanding that Ukraine is defined not merely by its territory or a flag fluttering outside your window but by the resilience and humanity of its people.

This exhibition shows us the history and the present of activist resistance movements, their work and activities, as well as the reaction of the artistic environment. The exhibition aims to restore the subjectivity of the population in the occupied territories, and highlight the role these people play in resisting the occupying regime. The Yellow Ribbon movement, which emerged in April 2022 in Kherson, and the Angry Mavka group, set up in 2023 in Melitopol, are currently waging a guerrilla war of information and sabotage. Then there are the Crimean Seagulls Warriors and Atesh, which provide tactical information to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Their resistance creates obstacles to the occupiers’ life and work wherever possible.

The role of women in this struggle provides its own narrative of power and defiance. These women reject the stereotypical role of victims and, instead, act as proactive vessels of Ukrainian identity.

Ukrainian resistance has been shaped over centuries: always creative and vibrant, satirical, and daring. The Ukraїner video from the De-occupation project; the shield from the Maidan of Roman Ratushny; cardboard caricatures of Russian liberators by Serhiy Zakharov standing on the streets of Donetsk in 2014; viral memes by Maksym Palenko; video stories about cultural sites filmed by the Museum Crisis Centre as part of the Wounded Culture project; the ‘Just pretend’ maze with posters by Crimean artist Antik Danov, which conveys the schizophrenic reality of the occupation that can vary depending on who you talk to and where you are; an art exhibition (co-curated by Tetiana Filevska) featuring works by artists Maria Kulikovska, Alevtina Kakhidze, Lia Dostleva, Yulia Po, Emine Ziyatdinova, Yulia Danilevska, Yana Golubiatnikova, and Diana Berg – these are all examples of resistance that the exhibition highlights.

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The volunteers of the “Unseen Power” exhibition became its heart and driving force. They diligently assisted visitors in mastering VR technology, navigating the space, and interacting with the interactive zones. Thanks to their efforts, every guest could fully immerse themselves in the exhibition’s atmosphere, gain a unique experience, and leave their feedback. 

In addition to providing technical support, the volunteers created photo and video materials, capturing the event’s most vibrant moments. Their dedication, empathy, and energy inspired the organizers and turned the exhibition into a true place of strength. Their hard work emphasized the central idea of the exhibition — showcasing that Ukraine perseveres thanks to its people, their unity, and tireless efforts. 

List of Volunteers in Kyiv

Dar’ya Sholokh, Havrylenko Anna, Arina Bondar, Lohvinenko Ksyusha, Kochanova Yeva, Oleksandra Kylyvnyk, Anna Kryvolapchuk, Marfa Bihdash, Kushnir Yaroslava, Marta Kharchenko, Shvets Mar’yan, Arina Kravchenko, Rebrina Liliya, Khobta Anhelina, Koval Sofiya, Holovashchenko Nika, Boryshchuk Sofiya, Daryna Svitlova, Yevhen Pershyn, Kotiva Kateryna, Podolian Anastasiya, Kateryna Hrynko, Oleksandra Dyachenko, Anna Sytnyk, Yevhenii Vinokur, Malyarenko Kateryna, Oryna Boiko, Parkhomenko Kateryna, Lynovytska Anna, Marchenko Inha, Prytula Violeta, Dar’ya Rachkova, Krasnoshchokova Anna, Stuzhuk Yulia, Marchenko Ilona, Dehtyar Sofiya, Iryna Kozakevych, Rozumenko Sofiya, Iryna Kaban, Prykhodko Olha, Netudykhatkina Valeria, Smal Yuliya, Yanchuk Anna, Pomazan Olena, Sharai Kateryna, Hryshchenko Dariya, Soroka Erika, Kyrylyuk Iryna, Lytvynenko Milana, Shevchenko Nataliya, Bespala Oleksandra, Redko Mykyta, Iryna Tarashkevych

Among them, photographers and videographers include: Redko Mykyta, Kotiva Kateryna, Kateryna Hrynko, Oleksandra Dyachenko, Dehtyar Sofiya, Veronika Romanyk

List of Volunteers in Lviv

Maria Stetsiv, Lubyanska Diana, Dyachok Nika, Dub Milena, Tetiana Lyubas, Yaryna Romanyshyn, Budzinska Yulia, Tamila Koval, Anastasiya Onishko, Yulia Voronovska, Maria Soshcheva, Ariana Zalivanska, Margaryta Panchuk, Vasylenko Vladyslav, Volokhova Kateryna, Valeria Kosheva, Kira Zavadska, Sofiya Shyshka, Zhyntychka Bohdan, Veronika Lytvynenko, Mar’yan Shtohryn, Yana Horak, Matviy Karypov, Anya Kovalova, Shtonda Darya, Vyrha Andriana, Olya Ivasyuk, Zlata Donchuk, Sofiya Katolyk, Sofiya Bukshytska, Sofiya Volobuyeva, Daryna Yurchyshyn, Yulia Holubovska, Mahon Anastasiya, Viktoriya Onofriychuk, Hlyukh Kateryna

List of UAL Volunteers in Lviv

Bondarenko Antonina, Valieieva Khiemi, Tsyts Anastasiya, Dunaieva Valentyna, Moskalenko Polina, Khmara Maria, Voloshchuk Khrystyna, Hlyuz Yeva, Kolesnyk Nika, Kravchenko Dariya, Shemberko Nazar, Polivko Dmytro, Zaporozhchenko Solomiya, Malykh Aliona, Salo Alina, Butko Maksym, Herasymchuk Oksana, Susik Oleksandr, Yakymenko Alisa, Zhuravlova Yevdokia, Nazariy Menelyuk, Maria Khmara, Anastasiya Plakhova, Valentyna Dunaieva, Anastasiya Vashchenko, Antonina Bondarenko, Oleksandr Sorokivskyi, Nazar Shemberko, Pavlo Didkovskyi, Sofiya Yakobshe, Nataliya Valieieva, Yeva Menn, Alisa Sklyarova, Tatarova Veronika, Borysiuk Yana, Horbatiuk Veronika