Art for Ambulances

This special free entry exhibition showcases original paintings created by a vibrant group of talented young Ukrainian artists during a rural retreat near Prague in 2011–2012.

Plein Air Retreat

Staying in a traditional farmhouse, this group of gifted young Ukrainian artists made original works of art in an intensive plein air collaboration.

Set in the scenic Czech countryside, the gathering freed these emerging painters from the studio immersing them in natural light, real-time observation, and camaraderie.

Unique Collection

The resulting collection captures a rare period of creative freedom—blending traditional Ukrainian sensibilities with bold, modern takes on colour, form, and texture.

The Exhibition Comes to England

In the peaceful summer of 2012, journalist Philip Wright discovered the collection through its gallery and stepped in as their English agent.

War in Ukraine Transforms these Paintings

As war unfolded, these paintings have transformed into something deeper— shifting from a vibrant snapshot of youth to a lasting symbol of Ukrainian cultural resilience.