BERLIN : In a converted former mint in Berlin on Saturday, crowds danced in a blaze of strobe light as a rapper hollered Ukrainian lyrics to punchy beats.In other parts of the complex, revellers looked at painted bullet-proof vests hanging from the ceiling and queued for plates of Ukrainian dumplings and
BERLIN : In a converted former mint in Berlin on Saturday, crowds danced in a blaze of strobe light as a rapper hollered Ukrainian lyrics to punchy beats.
The 'Art Weapon' event - which opened at Berlin's sprawling Alte Muenze complex on Saturday - also featured live painting by Ukrainian artists, Ukrainian-language theatre and the chance to sit for a Ukrainian tattoo artist. "The war boosted our artists and they are now super-passionate about what they are doing and understand their mission," said Harry Pledov, the Kyiv-based organiser.
He decided to apply for funding through a German organisation supporting cultural initiatives, allowing him to organise"Art Weapon" in Berlin.
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