Archive · 10 Jun 2025
Ukraine's "Black Cloud" Art to Evoke War at Burning Man
An artist from Ukraine made a giant black cloud artwork to help people understand the war.
The art piece is like a big, dark cloud that makes sounds like thunder, lightning, and even the sounds of war.
It was first shown in a big square in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine.
Now, it is going to a special art festival in the US called Burning Man.
The artist wants people who see it to feel something and think about the war in Ukraine.
It's meant to be a reminder of what's happening and help people connect with the feelings of those affected by the war.
Ukrainian artist Oleksiy Say created the "Black Cloud" installation to evoke the war in Ukraine.
The installation, made of four kilometers of fabric, is 30 meters long and 15 meters high.
The artwork emits lightning, thunder sounds, and sounds of war, to create an immersive experience.
The installation was displayed in Kyiv's Sophia Square before going to the Burning Man festival.
The artist hopes to evoke emotional responses in viewers, connecting them to the Ukrainian war.
- Who
- Created by Ukrainian artist Oleksiy Say.
- What
- A massive black cloud installation meant to evoke the war in Ukraine.
- When
- Displayed in Kyiv this week, and then at Burning Man in August.
- Where
- Kyiv, Ukraine, and the Burning Man festival in Nevada, USA.
- Why
- To evoke an emotional response and connect people with the experience of war in Ukraine.
- Artist
- Oleksiy Say
- Fabric used
- Four kilometers
- Dimensions
- 30 meters long, 15 meters high
- Weight
- 8 tonnes
- Initial Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Later Destination
- Burning Man Festival