Boris Buchman Exhibition “Odesa: A City Between War and Peace”

From 7 to 17 July 2026, the chapel – the cultural creation center of anykštėnai of the world presents an exhibition by Odesa-based photographer and photojournalist Boris Buchman, titled “Odesa: A City Between War and Peace.”

The exhibition features photographs by the renowned Odesa photographer and photojournalist Boris Buchman, telling the story of Odesa – a city that for many years lived to the rhythm of its culture, humour, the sea and everyday life, but was forced to find itself at the centre of war.

The works on display reveal not only the reality shaped by war, but also people’s dignity, resilience and ability to preserve their humanity in the most difficult circumstances. The photographs capture everyday life scarred by war – damaged spaces, lives permeated by anxiety, human emotions, loss, waiting, and the effort to hold on to hope in the face of constant threat.

Boris Buchman is an Odesa-based photographer and photojournalist who has been working in photography for more than 40 years. Since 2009, he has been a member of the National Union of Ukrainian Photographers. His work encompasses documentary, portrait, theatre and social photography. He has received numerous international awards, including the Grand Prix at the Life Press Photo competition, as well as numerous gold, silver and bronze awards. His work has been presented in 18 solo exhibitions in various countries. Since 2022, he has been documenting Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, focusing on events in the country’s southern regions. Since 2025, he has worked as a journalist for Ukraine’s public broadcaster Suspilne Odesa. He also actively participates in humanitarian missions and social projects.

The exhibition invites visitors to look at Ukraine not only through the prism of war, but also through people’s stories, the identity of cities and cultural memory. It is a story about a city that remains alive and proud, and has not lost its spirit.