FOTODOK x WORM: Closer to the Truth

The film program accompanying Yana Kononova's exhibition 'Radiations of War' – initiated by FOTODOK x WORM and curated by Anton Shebetko – highlights the role of artists in wartime.

Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, artists have been forced to take a stand, to resist, and to formulate their own responses to the unfolding crisis – whether as soldiers, archivists, or critical observers. Some have joined the armed struggle, while others have documented destruction, joined efforts to preserve cultural heritage, or worked to challenge dominant narratives. This selection of short films carefully examines the choices and positions that artists have taken in the face of existential threat.