Recording: A Conversation with Artist Mark Neville, Co-Founder of Postcode Ukraine
A conversation with Mark Neville, reflecting on more than three years of combining art with humanitarian support for communities affected by the war in Ukraine.
Overview
Following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Mark Neville co-founded the charitable organisation Postcode Ukraine, combining the delivery of humanitarian aid to frontline cities with his own documentary practice.Â
Mark Neville discussed his ongoing work and share an account of his experiences in a country under siege. The conversation highlighted how the role of the artist in a war zone can be expanded to encompass practical support and aid, not just one of bearing witness.Â
The event was introduced by RUSI Director-General Rachel Ellehuus and moderated by Caro Howell MBE, Director-General, Imperial War Museums.Â
About the SpeakerÂ
Mark Neville is a British artist and photographer, renowned for his socially engaged practice at the intersection of art, documentary, and activism. He has exhibited internationally, worked as an official war artist in Afghanistan, and was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize by The New York Times in 2012.