Hello! We are Prometheus, a cultural initiative operating at the intersection of contemporary art and civil society.

We believe that culture not only reflects society, but also shapes its long-term values and moral compass – and that, ultimately, culture can speak louder than autocracy and censorship.

Since 2023, we have been supporting courageous artists who speak out against Russian autocracy, censorship, political repression, and the war in Ukraine. Our work includes preserving a unique archive of critical art by young and emerging Russian-speaking artists; conducting research and public education internationally; organizing exhibitions of protest and critical art around the world; building platforms and markets for artists who otherwise lack access to them; and representing their work globally.

In just two years, we have:

Held 25+ exhibitions across Europe and beyond, including the largest critical art exhibition Artists Against the Kremlin
Welcomed 10,000+ visitors
Reached 12+ million people through international media
Built a collection of 600+ original artworks by 300+ artists
Provided relocation, legal, and safety support to over 200 artists, helping them build more secure and sustainable lives
Published the book Artists Against the Kremlin, now distributed in leading bookstores and museum shops worldwide
Delivered lectures on the history of Russian art at top European universities, including the University of Cambridge (UK)

But we’ve never been in the United States… yet.

In 2026, we plan to bring Prometheus projects to the US for the first time – and you can help make this possible. Your support will directly fund:

$5,000 – a cost of organising one public presentation of the book Artists Against the Kremlin
$5,000 – a cost of organizing one lecture on Russian critical and protest art
$40,000 – a cost of one full-scale exhibition Artists Against the Kremlin

With your help, we can bring Prometheus to the United States and amplify the voices of critical Russian artists on a new global stage – where freedom of expression matters more than ever.

*This campaign runs under the fiscal sponsorship of Group 36, a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports charitable projects. All donations are processed and receipted by Group 36, making them U.S. tax-deductible and handled securely.

❗Group 36 has been designated as an ‘undesirable organization’ in Russia; therefore, we do not recommend making donations to individuals who reside in or plan to travel to Russia or Belarus.

Prometheus Goes Global: US Launch

Your support helps us launch our US-based activities in 2026 and amplify critical voices across new audiences.

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