EU and UNDP showcase Ukraine’s resilience with photo exhibition at European Parliament
The European Union and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine have announced the launch of the documentary photo exhibition ‘The Lights Stay On’, which will be on display at the European Parliament’s Info Hub from 15 to 26 September 2025.
The exhibition tells the visual stories of 15 Ukrainians, and through them demonstrates Ukraine’s resilience in the face of war and the perseverance of its people. The exhibition draws inspiration from René Magritte’s painting ‘L’état de veille’ (The Waking State), where glowing windows appear in the sky among drifting clouds. In the Ukrainian context, these illuminated frames symbolise war-damaged buildings, where light continues to shine through broken windows.
The official opening will take place on Tuesday, 16 September.
‘The Lights Stay On’ highlights the continuing partnership between the EU and UNDP in supporting recovery and development across the country. Since the start of the full-scale invasion, the EU and UNDP have worked together to restore essential services and rehabilitate social infrastructure in war-affected communities.
The exhibition was developed with financial support from the EU and UNDP, in collaboration with The Ukrainians Media and creative agency Authera.
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