“Civilians. Invasion”, created in 2023, documents the experiences of Ukrainians during the Russian aggression against Ukraine. This invasion led to extensive documentation by civilians, soldiers, and journalists, resulting in a wealth of photo and video materials that made their way onto social media platforms. While some of this content went viral through Telegram channels and other social networks, many photos and videos remained relatively unknown with minimal views. The film is structured around a specific storyline, starting from the initial days of the invasion and unfolding the events related to how people navigate a new reality: how to live and survive, the risks faced by civilians during the conflict, episodes of housing destruction, and stories of those who have lost their loved ones.
In 2024 “Civilians. Invasion” represents Ukraine at the 60th Venice Biennale.
Biography
Andrii Rachynskyi and Daniil Revkovskyi, Kharkiv (Ukraine), are fusing different formats of artistic practices (installations, reenactment, video, archives), researching the contexts and landscapes of the industrial regions of Ukraine.
They graduated from the Kharkiv State Academy of Design and Art with a degree in graphic design. They were nominated for the PinchukArtCentre Prize in 2018, 2020 and in 2022 were the winners of the 2020 PinchukArtCentre Prize Audience Award for the project “Hooligans.” They were awarded the Allegro Prize in 2022.
In 2024, Andrii Rachinskyi and Daniil Revkovskyi represent Ukraine at the 60th Venice Biennale.
