‘Ukraine: Future’s Frontline’ project in Davos, on the occasion of WEF 2026
The Victor Pinchuk Foundation and the PinchukArtCentre, in cooperation with the Office of the President of Ukraine, presented the project ‘Ukraine: Future’s Frontline’, which combines an exhibition and a discussion program, on the occasion of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
The project ‘Ukraine: Futures’ Frontline’ took place on 19-22 January, 2026, on the occasion of #WEF2026 in Davos as part of a broader series of Ukrainian events designed to amplify Ukraine’s voice, highlight its resilience, and foster a dialogue on the future of the country and global security.
‘Ukraine: Future’s Frontline’ is a platform exploring our future security, prosperity and global position. Our future is shaped in Ukraine: Ukrainians defend their sovereignty and Europe’s security. And in this fight, Ukraine must be at the cutting edge of innovation. Of the competition that will determine tomorrow’s world. Ukrainians develop cutting edge drone technology, AI, and redefine standards for military and civilian technologies.
As part of the exhibition, works by Ukrainian artists Oleksii Sai, Yarema Malashchuk and Roman Khimei were presented, alongside Damien Hirst’s The Incomplete Truth. The exhibition addresses the risk of war spreading to Europe while stressing the need for peace through strength. A portrait of Ukraine at the frontline of innovation as well as the best line of defence for Europe’s future.
For the Davos Forum, Oleksii Sai created a work proclaiming “Change or Die”. Etched in neon, the words underscore that change is a necessary condition for survival. Addressed to political leaders from around the world as well as the wider international community, the work urges a radical rethinking of political strategies.
Damien Hirst’s work The Incomplete Truth depicts a dove suspended in mid-flight. A fragile symbol of peace, it acquires new meanings in the context of the war in Ukraine: genuine peace is possible only when there is strength capable of deterring the aggressor.
The work by Yarema Malashchuk and Roman Khimei examines how war integrates advanced technologies and directs them both towards the destruction of human life and its protection.
The video installation consists of several parts. The first features a “dancing” Ukrainian interceptor drone, while adjacent screens show footage of enemy drones being shot down. The second part captures soldiers conducting air defence operations in an open field, alongside close-up portraits of them engaged in focused work. Nearby, in a separate video, civilians are seen skating at an ice rink.
Today, precision technologies of warfare are increasingly directed at ordinary people. In response, Ukrainian soldiers are developing cutting-edge weapons capable of countering those of the enemy. The safety of civilians and progress on the front therefore depend on continuous technological advancement and constant training. The soldiers’ dedication to their mission makes life possible.
The project ‘Ukraine: Futures’ Frontline’, organized by the Victor Pinchuk Foundation in partnership with PinchukArtCentre and the Office of the President of Ukraine.
The Project ran at Promenade 59, space shared with Ukraine House Davos.
More information about the project “Ukraine: Future’s Frontline” is available at www.ukraineindavos.org
Ukraine House Davos is organized by Victor Pinchuk Foundation, Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund and Horizon Capital.
In 2024, Ukraine House Davos, featuring the Deciding Your Tomorrow exhibition organized by the Victor Pinchuk Foundation, was named ‘Best Pavilion’ by POLITICO. The exhibition in Davos 2024 featured a stunning map of Russian war crimes, as well as the screens showing TikTok videos by Ukrainian bloggers about people living their lives, finding joy, love and moments of happiness despite constant threat.