With support from ArtPower Belarus, a contemporary art exhibition entitled Half-Life: 40 Years After Chornobyl — The Belarusian Experience was organised in Berlin. It explores the consequences of the Chornobyl disaster through the work of Belarusian artists born after the nuclear accident.
Opening on 24 April 2026, the exhibition brought together artists whose lives and creative practice have been shaped by the disaster’s long-term effects. The concept of a “half-life” serves as a metaphor for Chornobyl’s enduring impact on the body, memory and identity.
Through installations, video and art objects, participants examine how the disaster remains present in personal histories, cultural heritage and collective memory. Particular attention is paid to the Belarusian experience: Belarus was among the countries most severely affected by the accident, yet its perspective is not always adequately represented in international cultural discussions.
The exhibition was curated by Uladzimir Hramovich and featured Uladzimir Hramovich, Daria Sazanovich, Yulia Tsvetkova, Kristina Satina and Lesia Pcholka. Yulia Timofeeva and Aksana Hurynovich contributed to the accompanying programme.
