Duderstadt Center Gallery
September 14 – October 5, 2025
Artists’ Reception: Sunday, September 14, 3-5 pm.
The U-M Duderstadt Center Gallery presents an international art exhibition “Between Voice and
Silence”, exploring the role of empathy and humanity in times of crisis. Through their works,
Ukrainian and American artists Katya Lisova (textiles), Matvii Vaisberg (prints), and Irina
Bondarenko (ceramics) reflect on the power and limits of human agency in the face of
overwhelming force. The value of humanity lies in its capacity to transcend adversity by
embracing compassion and keeping empathy and human connection alive in the most oppressive
darkness. The project examines this concept through the lens of works of Ukrainian artists and
poets and emphasizes the role of ordinary people in building resilience and saving the country.
This exhibition was made possible by a grant from the Arts Initiative at the University of Michigan and co-sponsored by the Center for Russian, Eastern European and Eurasian Studies (CREES) and the Ann Arbor Chapter of Ukrainian National Women’s League of America (UNWLA).
The exhibition is dedicated to the memory of fallen Ukrainian poet Maksym Kryvtsov (1990-2024).
A special immersive VR project is sharing the gallery during this exhibit, enabling patrons to see what it feels like to live through war as part of daily life in Kyiv. Visit the DC gallery to experience this special VR documentary.
Hours: 12 – 6 pm, Tu-Fr & Sun
Location: 2281 Bonisteel Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
