Children’s Artwork from Ukraine on Display at Prague’s Národní Třída

On December 13, a powerful art exhibit titled “Underground Garden” was inaugurated at the Národní Třída metro station in Prague.

Created by young Ukrainian artists from Kharkiv, the collection reflects the harsh realities faced by families forced to shelter in metro stations across Ukraine during the Russian aggression of 2022.

The exhibit will remain open to the public until December 2025.

Prague’s Deputy Mayor for Culture, Jiří Pospíšil (TOP 09), who sponsors the event, emphasized the symbolic nature of the exhibition.

“Displaying the works of Kharkiv’s children in the Prague metro is not only an artistic gesture but also a deeply symbolic one. Art has the power to transcend borders and unite people, and this exhibit embodies that spirit. It’s a reminder that hope and joy can arise even in the darkest times.”

Art from a Time of War

The collection was created by young artists from the Aza Nizi Maza art studio in Kharkiv. The works invite viewers to reflect on the significance of gardens during war, as well as how joy and hope can persist under dire circumstances.

The choice of location—Prague’s metro—serves as a poignant reference to the spring of 2022 when many Kharkiv residents sought refuge in metro stations amidst relentless Russian shelling.

During that time, children from Aza Nizi Maza, who were also living underground, transformed one of Kharkiv’s metro stations into an artistic hub.

Original Art on Display in Troja

In addition to the metro exhibit, the original artworks will be displayed at the Troja Chateau’s Gallery of the City of Prague until the end of the year. The gallery is open to the public daily, except Mondays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with extended hours on Fridays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

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