The Friendship Day between Le Havre and Mariupol marked the inauguration of the exhibition “Resilience and Memory,” conceived by the Association Reg’Art collective and featuring works by twenty-one Ukrainian and French artists.
Two port cities, two tragedies, one shared resilience.
Le Havre, devastated in 1944. Mariupol, a martyr city since 2022. Both have endured destruction, yet both have found the strength to rebuild and rise again. Their resilience is a bridge between eras and peoples, where art and memory unite.
An exhibition to bear witness, forge connections, and envision the future.
Through paintings, sculptures, photographs, and collages, the artists of Reg’Art explore the deep parallels between these two wounded cities. Each piece tells a story of shared history and how, despite adversity, these cities continue to look toward a common future.
“Looking at Le Havre is imagining Mariupol after the storm.”
A heartfelt thank you to all those who made this exhibition possible, reminding us that culture is a bridge between peoples and a response to destruction.
We extend special thanks to the people of Le Havre for their support and engagement.
The Opening Ceremony Was Attended by:
🔹 Caroline Leclercq, Deputy Mayor of Le Havre in charge of international relations, representing the city of Le Havre
🔹 Vadym Boichenko, Mayor of Mariupol
🔹 Vadym Omelchenko, Ambassador of Ukraine to France
🔹 Pierre Heilbronn, Special Envoy of the French President for Aid and Reconstruction in Ukraine
Practical Information:
📅 Dates: February 28 – March 14, 2025
🕘 Opening hours: 9 AM – 5 PM
📍 Venue: Forum de l’Hôtel de Ville, Le Havre
🎟️ Free admission
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