In this episode of arts24, we mark four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine with powerful films from the frontlines. The BAFTA-winning documentary "Mr. Nobody Against Putin" exposes how Russian schools have been used for propaganda, while Ukrainian filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov captures frontline courage in "2000 Meters to Andriivka", which follows soldiers during the 2023 counteroffensive.
Meanwhile, Irish rock band U2 has released a politically charged EP, "Days of Ash", featuring Ed Sheeran and Ukrainian soldier-musician Taras Topolia. One track, "Yours Eternally", directly addresses the ongoing war and is accompanied by a 4½-minute documentary showing the daily lives of frontline soldiers in Kharkiv, part of a full-length film due later this year.
In other arts news, American artist Titus Kaphar, best known for his 2020 Time magazine cover honouring George Floyd after his killing sparked global protests, is unveiling a new exhibition in Paris. "The Fire This Time", at the Gagosian gallery, examines the United States’ founding story and its legacy of race and slavery, offering a powerful reflection as the country nears 250 years since the Declaration of Independence.
Finally, the South African video game "Relooted" lets players reclaim African treasures held in Western museums through virtual heists, highlighting the ongoing debate around repatriating cultural objects looted during colonial rule. A 2018 report commissioned by French President Emmanuel Macron estimated that more than 90 percent of Africa’s cultural heritage is held outside the continent, making this virtual reclamation both timely and politically resonant.
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