Through Young Eyes: The War They See

Through Young Eyes: The War They See opened last week at House of Lucie Budapest.⁠

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an emotional and thought-provoking evening. We were honored to welcome Jonathan Lacôte, Ambassador of France to Hungary, who attended the opening and gave a heartfelt speech.⁠

This powerful exhibition—featuring photographs captured by Ukrainian children amidst war—offers a deeply personal glimpse into the realities of conflict through their eyes.⁠

Presented in collaboration with the Behind Blue Eyes project, the exhibition is dedicated to the memory of Arman Soldin—a Bosnian-born French AFP video journalist, renowned for his reporting in Ukraine—whose courage continues to inspire.

Through Young Eyes: The War They See is the first solo exhibition from Behind Blue Eyes, a charity project founded by Artem Skorohodko and Dmytro Zubkov. What began as a grassroots initiative has grown into a powerful organization that equips children with disposable cameras to document their lives without interference. The project started in Lukashivka, Chernihiv Oblast, shortly after its liberation in 2022, and has since expanded to 19 villages across Ukraine—gathering more than 4,000 photographs that offer an unfiltered glimpse into life in a war zone.

Unlike traditional war photography, these powerful images are taken by the children themselves. They capture the emotional realities of conflict: the silence of ruined streets, the resilience in friendship, and the strength behind every gaze.

This exhibition is not only a testament to the impact of war on children—it’s also a call for awareness and reflection. By amplifying the voices of young photographers, Through Young Eyes emphasizes the importance of seeing, understanding, and acknowledging the realities they face every day.

Curated by Vivian Wan with support from the Farmani Group, the exhibition is a powerful tribute to the resilience of Ukraine’s children.

Dates: May 1–14, 2025
Opening Hours: Mon–Fri, 16:00–19:00
Location: House of Lucie Budapest (Falk Miksa Street 30, doorbell: 80)