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On October 27th, the “Garden of Memories” art exhibition held its closing event in Caerphilly, marking a special evening of cultural exchange and community support. The exhibition featured works by Olesia Miftahova, a talented Ukrainian artist currently based in Wales, and was steeped in authentic Welsh culture, celebrating the power of remembrance and human solidarity. The ‘Ukrainians in Wales’ online magazine served as the media partner for the exhibition. Click here to rea

The Ukrainian community in Caerphilly is hosting the event on Friday, September 19, at 12pm at Penallta House to thank the people of Wales for their support since the start of the war in Ukraine. The programme will include live Ukrainian dance and music, art displays and traditional food, offering a 'celebration of resilience, culture and friendship.' Click here to read the full article

On July 4, British Member of Parliament Chris Evans MP visited the Ukrainian art exhibition currently on display at Caerphilly Library, where he met with artist Olesia Miftakhova and community leader Yuliia Bond. The exhibition features works by Miftakhova, a Ukrainian refugee and artist, who introduced the MP to her pieces and the stories behind them. Evans showed a genuine interest in the artworks, asked thoughtful questions, and expressed appreciation for the role of cultu

Subtle, translucent forms, or perhaps something that screams at you from the canvas with sharp intensity – the journey of self-discovery amidst a multitude of masks and masked individuals, finding true essence in the roots and interconnections that permeate time, life, and death. This is akin to a path to immortality, a return home to the authentic sensation of who we are, why we embody on Earth, and where we find inner peace and balance. These profound feelings enveloped me

An art exhibition has opened at Caerphilly Library, showcasing the work of a Ukrainian artist and poet-turned refugee. Mother-of-three Olesia Miftahova left Ukraine last year, having initially stayed in the hope the war would end. Click here to read the full article