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Artist’s battlefield collection captures the lived experience of Ukraine’s resistance to invasion

Maxim Kilderov has collected thousands of battlefield relics to create a raw, personal record of the 2022 Russian invasion, preserving wartime solidarity and resisting official narratives.

  • Maxim Kilderov, a Ukrainian street artist, has created a collection of battlefield relics in a basement near Kyiv, documenting the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine since February 2022.
  • The collection includes various artifacts, such as captured Russian uniforms, military patches, and personal items that emphasize the stories of resistance.
  • Kilderov spent 55 days under Russian occupation in Nova Kakhovka and aims to transform the exhibition into a museum focused on the emotional weight of war.
  • His art features symbols and messages of resistance, reflected in a 5-meter painting titled "55," which conveys key messages regarding his experience during the occupation.
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Artist's battlefield collection captures the lived experience of Ukraine's resistance to invasion

Ukrainian street artist Maxim Kilderov is building a powerful collection of battlefield artifacts documenting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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