In the organizer's words:

On the occasion of the first international exhibition on the Ukrainian poet and freedom fighter Vasyl Stus, which can be seen at the Gerhart-Hauptmann-Haus until March 27, 2026, the Ukrainian journalist, historian and writer Vakhtang Kipiani introduces the author. Kipiani is considered a leading expert on the work of the important Ukrainian writer Vasyl Stus.

A joint event by the Gerhart Hauptmann House Foundation, Karl Arnold Foundation, Consulate General of Ukraine in NRW, Düsseldorf City Libraries, Pilecki Institute Berlin, Düsseldorf contributions "Respect and Courage", Ridne Slowo e. V., Verein zur Förderung der Städtepartnerschaft Düsseldorf-Czernowitz e. V. and the Studyon Institute for Language and Interculture Düsseldorf and Lviv co-financed by the European Union.

ACCOMPANYING PROGRAM

As part of the exhibition on Vasyl Stus and the "Ukraine is here" series of events, visitors can look forward to a varied accompanying program of concerts, performances and readings.