A photo exhibition by Howard Buffett on the resilience of Ukrainians during the war has opened in The Hague
On July 28, a photo exhibition titled “The Courage of a Nation,” created by American philanthropist and photographer Howard Buffett, opened at City Hall in The Hague, Netherlands. The exhibition highlights the strength of spirit, resilience, and indomitability of the Ukrainian people amid Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.
The exhibition features 56 works by Howard Graham Buffett, an American photographer, philanthropist, and president of the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, who has been actively supporting Ukraine. The photographs were taken during his 26 trips to Ukraine between April 2022 and June 2026. In total, Buffett spent 228 days in Ukraine, 93 of which were spent directly near the front lines.
The curator of the exhibition in The Hague is Muhammad Muhaisen, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, photographer, and founder and chairman of the Dutch Everyday Refugees Foundation.
“The Courage of a Nation” is more than a photo exhibition; it is a testament to the strength, dignity, and resilience of the Ukrainian people. Howard G. Buffett’s photographs allow us to look beyond the newspaper headlines and get closer to the human stories behind this war—to the people who find themselves in incredibly difficult circumstances, but who continue to protect their families, support their communities, and defend their country,” he said in a comment to Ukrinform.
“While working on this exhibition, I strove to ensure that the photographs speak directly to visitors and create a space for reflection, empathy, and human connection. I hope people will leave with these stories etched in their memories and realize that behind every image lies a human life, a family, and a future,” said Muhaisen.
According to him, holding the exhibition in The Hague carries special symbolic significance.
“As an international city of peace and justice, The Hague embodies the values of responsibility, human dignity, and the rule of law. Presenting these photographs at City Hall—in a public space open to everyone—makes the courage of the Ukrainian people a part of the city’s public life. It is also a reminder that bearing witness means taking responsibility: we must continue to pay attention to these events, show solidarity, and do everything we can to ensure that the voices of those affected by this war are not forgotten,” said the exhibition’s curator, according to Ukrinform.
Earlier, UNESCO recognized that three of Ukraine’s World Heritage sites are under threat.
As a reminder, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticized UNESCO for refusing to recognize the Russian shelling of the Lavra.
Earlier, two Russian drones deliberately attacked the Lavra and the Mystetskyi Arsenal, according to Zelenskyy.
