Ukraine

The Kyiv-based artist made a name for herself with hard-hitting hip-hop and off-the-wall humour. Now, her focus is sustaining morale in a war zone.

Designed by Berghain’s architects, ∄ is a countercultural hub in Ukraine’s capital. The parties stopped when Russia’s invasion began, and now the venue’s team is raising funds for those in danger.

Ukrainians are taking to TikTok in an attempt to highlight the barbaric absurdity of Vladimir Putin’s invasion.