On April 28, the Free Belarus Museum opened “Voices,” an exhibition by Hrodna-based artist Katsyaryna Yeudakimava. The project explores the experiences of Belarusian political prisoners and reflects the fate of an entire generation.
“Voices” presents four stories, four destinies, embodied in visual and sound installations. Through symbols and metaphors, the exhibition speaks about captivity, loss, hope, and inner freedom. A special place in the project is given to texts written by writer and journalist Siarhei Antonau. The four short stories, created specifically for the exhibition, allow visitors to delve even deeper into the lives of its protagonists. They can also be heard by scanning the QR codes within the exhibition space.
The exhibition was curated by Volha Klip. During the opening, together with Volha Karalionak, Art Manager of the Free Belarus Museum, and artist Katsyaryna Yeudakimava, she presented the project’s concept, discussing its ideas, symbolism, and creation.
Especially for the opening, Katsyaryna Yeudakimava prepared a performance that became an emotional extension of the exhibition. Tin mugs, hardtack, and condensed milk—simple yet deeply evocative objects—were transformed into an artistic statement about imprisonment, deprivation, and human dignity.
Following the presentation, Aliaksandr Endzheyeuski, director of the Pryjechali Theatre, gave a reading of one of the short stories, allowing guests to hear one of the very “voices” that resonate throughout the exhibition.
“Voices” is an exhibition not only about those behind bars, but also about those who remain on this side of them. While some await freedom, others must continue to speak—through art, words, and memory.
We invite you to visit the exhibition at the Free Belarus Museum.
