BALTIC PAVILIONS WALK IN SOLIDARITY WITH UKRAINE _ ECHO GONE WRONG 7.05.2026 / MEEZ 27.07.2026
On 6 May, during the preview of the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, the Lithuanian, Latvian and Estonian pavilions held a walk in solidarity with Ukraine, its people, culture and artists.
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This walk is a modest yet collective gesture. It is a moment to acknowledge, to bear witness, and to stand in solidarity with Ukraine’s people, and with the enduring significance of culture in times of profound crisis.
Photography: Kristīne Madjāre / Kumari Vaim
Photography: Kristīne Madjāre / Kumari Vaim
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May 7, 2026
Author Echo Gone Wrong
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On 6 May, during the preview of the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, the Lithuanian, Latvian and Estonian pavilions held a walk in solidarity with Ukraine, its people, culture and artists.
The walk was dedicated to Ukrainian cultural workers who continue to create and represent their country in conditions of war, as well as to those who have lost their lives because of ongoing violence. It also expresses support for Ukraine’s cultural heritage, which is being systematically damaged and erased, and calls for urgent international attention to its protection.
The route of the walk – beginning at the Lithuanian Pavilion, passing through the Arsenale, home to the Latvian Pavilion, and concluding at the Estonian Pavilion – forms a symbolic line of connection. It marks a shared commitment to stand together in the face of injustice and to emphasize the role of culture as a space of resilience, memory and freedom.
For the Baltic states, this act carries a particular historical resonance. Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia regained independence over three decades ago, following a long period of occupation by the Soviet Union. In 1989, the people of these three countries joined hands to form the 675-kilometre-long Baltic Way, a peaceful demonstration of unity and determination amidst oppression. Today, this walk echoes that gesture, reaffirming a continuity of values grounded in solidarity and democratic principles.
As Solvita Krese, commissioner of the Latvian Pavilion, notes, “In today’s geopolitical reality, we are reminded that freedom is never self-evident – it must be defended. The Venice Biennale’s decision to allow Russia’s participation raises urgent questions about the responsibility of cultural institutions. Through our ‘Death in Venice’ action – an emblem created by Latvian artist Kriss Salmanis — we insist that art remain a space for critical thought, solidarity, and support for Ukraine.”
Maria Arusoo, commissioner of the Estonian pavilion, adds, “This procession is also a reminder that war persists in Europe. We cannot remain silent when countries present themselves as brotherly nations while committing war crimes. We stand in solidarity with all independent countries threatened by powerful, colonizing aggressors.”
As Lolita Jablonskienė, commissioner of the Lithuanian Pavilion, emphasizes, “Solidarity and support for Ukraine must continue, so that its destroyed monuments and contemporary creativity may be reborn into something new. Together, we seek to unite people and channel this commitment into a fundraising effort that contributes to this cause.”
We stand with Ukraine in recognition of our shared historical experiences, and in our present-day commitment to supporting those who are defending their right to live, create and exist freely. The ongoing destruction of cultural sites, the displacement of communities, and the loss of human life demand continuous attention and action from the international cultural community.
This walk is a modest yet collective gesture. It is a moment to acknowledge, to bear witness, and to stand in solidarity with Ukraine’s people, and with the enduring significance of culture in times of profound crisis.
Photography: Kristīne Madjāre
https://echogonewrong.com/baltic-pavilions-walk-in-solidarity-with-ukraine/ Baltic Pavilions Walk in Solidarity with Ukraine
Author Echo Gone Wrong
Published in Detour News from Estonia News from Latvia News from Lithuania
On 6 May, during the preview of the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, the Lithuanian, Latvian and Estonian pavilions held a walk in solidarity with Ukraine, its people, culture and artists.
The walk was dedicated to Ukrainian cultural workers who continue to create and represent their country in conditions of war, as well as to those who have lost their lives because of ongoing violence. It also expresses support for Ukraine’s cultural heritage, which is being systematically damaged and erased, and calls for urgent international attention to its protection.
The route of the walk – beginning at the Lithuanian Pavilion, passing through the Arsenale, home to the Latvian Pavilion, and concluding at the Estonian Pavilion – forms a symbolic line of connection. It marks a shared commitment to stand together in the face of injustice and to emphasize the role of culture as a space of resilience, memory and freedom.
For the Baltic states, this act carries a particular historical resonance. Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia regained independence over three decades ago, following a long period of occupation by the Soviet Union. In 1989, the people of these three countries joined hands to form the 675-kilometre-long Baltic Way, a peaceful demonstration of unity and determination amidst oppression. Today, this walk echoes that gesture, reaffirming a continuity of values grounded in solidarity and democratic principles.
As Solvita Krese, commissioner of the Latvian Pavilion, notes, “In today’s geopolitical reality, we are reminded that freedom is never self-evident – it must be defended. The Venice Biennale’s decision to allow Russia’s participation raises urgent questions about the responsibility of cultural institutions. Through our ‘Death in Venice’ action – an emblem created by Latvian artist Kriss Salmanis — we insist that art remain a space for critical thought, solidarity, and support for Ukraine.”
Maria Arusoo, commissioner of the Estonian pavilion, adds, “This procession is also a reminder that war persists in Europe. We cannot remain silent when countries present themselves as brotherly nations while committing war crimes. We stand in solidarity with all independent countries threatened by powerful, colonizing aggressors.”
As Lolita Jablonskienė, commissioner of the Lithuanian Pavilion, emphasizes, “Solidarity and support for Ukraine must continue, so that its destroyed monuments and contemporary creativity may be reborn into something new. Together, we seek to unite people and channel this commitment into a fundraising effort that contributes to this cause.”
We stand with Ukraine in recognition of our shared historical experiences, and in our present-day commitment to supporting those who are defending their right to live, create and exist freely. The ongoing destruction of cultural sites, the displacement of communities, and the loss of human life demand continuous attention and action from the international cultural community.
This walk is a modest yet collective gesture. It is a moment to acknowledge, to bear witness, and to stand in solidarity with Ukraine’s people, and with the enduring significance of culture in times of profound crisis.
Photography: Kristīne Madjāre
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