Artist Davyd Chychkan killed in action

- 10 August, 22:45
David Chichkan, photo provided by his family

Ukrainian artist and serviceman Davyd Chychkan has been killed in action on the Zaporizhzhia front.

Source: human rights defender, journalist and soldier Maksym Butkevych on Facebook

Quote: "Davyd Chychkan was killed in action on the Zaporizhzhia front while repelling an enemy attack."

For reference: Davyd Chychkan was the son of artist Illia Chychkan. He was born in 1986 in Kyiv.

Background

  • In February 2022, unknown individuals attacked the Lviv Municipal Art Centre, where Chychkan’s exhibition Ribbons and Triangles was being held. 
  • In 2017, unknown persons also destroyed Chychkan’s exhibition in Kyiv.

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