ORIGAMI for UKRAINE, supported by the Andrii Matiukha Foundation, will remain in Kyiv through the end of the warm season

The facade of the Kyiv History Museum will continue to be adorned with the ORIGAMI for UKRAINE art installation, created with the support of the Andrii Matiukha Foundation. This artistic project, featuring 5,000 birds made from metallic paper, was unveiled in the spring of 2025 as a symbol of international support for Ukraine.

In the first few months, the installation—launched through a collaboration between the city councils of Brussels and Kyiv—was seen by over 20,000 museum visitors and tens of thousands of passersby. The installation was created by Belgian artist Charles Kaisin, known for his collaborations with Hermès, Rolls-Royce, Cartier, and Ice-Watch. Children and teens from the Kyiv Palace of Children and Youth participated in the creation of the birds.

The project has also received wide international attention. More than 40 media and social media features have been published, including 10 by international outlets. Content produced by the museum has garnered nearly 200,000 views. The installation has been visited by numerous distinguished guests, including the Ambassador of Spain, the Mayor of Oslo, the Deputy Mayor of Leipzig, and others.

To date, over €55,000 has been raised to purchase medical equipment for one of Kyiv’s rehabilitation centers, with part of the funds already being prepared for transfer. Artist Charles Kaisin noted that anyone can contribute to the campaign by purchasing a paper bird for €10.

"These birds have become a symbol of a partnership that has grown into true European solidarity. ORIGAMI for UKRAINE is an example of a cultural initiative that unites beauty with a powerful charitable mission," emphasized Andrii Matiukha, founder of the foundation.