Exhibition of wartime Ukrainian art comes to Poland: audio report

Twelve unique artworks created out of body armour worn by Ukrainian soldiers are on display at Warsaw’s Centre for Contemporary Art.

An exhibition entitled "Art Armor: Art That Saves Lives," featuring artworks created from body armour worn by Ukrainian soldiers, is on display at Warsaw’s Centre for Contemporary Art until February 20.

Photo: Ujazdowski Castle Centre for Contemporary Art

Entitled Art Armor: Art That Saves Lives, the show comprises 12 exhibits conceived by some of Ukraine’s top artists, organizers said.

The artworks are made out of real, battle-hardened bulletproof vests, according to officials.

Originally shown in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, the exhibition has now embarked on a foreign tour that will culminate with a showcase in London in October.

Afterwards, the exhibits will go under the hammer to raise funds for the Ukrainian army.  

Proceeds will be used to buy new protective gear for soldiers, including helmets and bulletproof vests.

Radio Poland's Agnieszka Bielawska has this report.

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