ABOUT
Developed in partnership between Yevgen Nemchenko and Benjamin Cunningham, WKWTA or We Know Who They Are… is a comprehensive exhibition project featuring the artworks and wartime artifacts of over 20 Ukrainian artists. As a traveling exhibition, WKWTA is conducted under Conflicted Art, an art-based organization developed by Nemchenko and Cunningham in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
CURATORs
Benjamin Cunningham earned his B.A. in Political Science and Fine Arts, summa cum laude, from the George Washington University in 2026 and is currently a J.D. candidate at the George Washington University Law School (Class of 2029). An accomplished artist and researcher, his work has been presented in over a dozen exhibitions, and he has completed artistic residencies at the Rural Urban Contemporary Art Residency in Brescia, Italy, and the New York Academy of Art in New York City. As an artist and poet, he seeks to amplify the experiences and creative practices of Ukrainian artists, positioning art-making as a means of survival, cultural preservation, and resistance.
Yevgen Nemchenko came to the United States from Ukraine 20 years ago and has been collecting art and antiques for over 10. After the invasion, Yevgen used his network in the Ukrainian art world to purchase a number of artworks by contemporary Ukrainian artists. Utilizing his professional project management experience, he has launched eight exhibits to date, one of which took place in the oldest private art gallery in Washington, DC. Yevgen intends to continue this endeavor to help artists in this time of need and give their work global exposure.
Contact
Email: benjamincharlesx@gmail.com