Ukrainian photographer, laureate of the name award Taras Shevchenko, Olena Grom, gained international recognition, winning a prestigious photo contest IPFA Award, organized IPFA International Photo Festivals Association.
They took part in the competition 1454 projects from 82 countries of the world, and Grom's work was included 50 finalists — a significant achievement in the international arena.
Her project "Stolen Spring", that makes sense of the Ukrainian experience, will be presented to viewers in different parts of the world, strengthening the presence of Ukrainian contemporary art at the global level.
Special thanks to the director of the festival Pablo Giori (Barcelona) for support and consistent help to Ukrainian artists.
Barcelona. 20.04.2026









