On August 29, 2023, a seminar of lectures “Paintings of modern Ukrainian artists in the struggle and defense of statehood and national dignity” was held for the Day of Remembrance of Defenders of Ukraine
As part of the event there was a lecture on the topic “History of the creation of works of art during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The creative view of the artists of Odesa on the open attack of the Russian Federation on Ukraine” was presented by the Honored Artist of Ukraine, academician of art, professor, member of the NSHU, member of the board of OOO NSHU Volodymyr Volodymyrovych Babienko.
Also, in order to pay tribute to the defenders who gave their lives for Ukraine, to preserve the national memory of the Ukrainian people, thematic canvases by such outstanding contemporary artists were presented: Volodymyr Babienko, Hryhoriy Vovk, Stella Muntyan, Serhiy Paprocki, Valentin Spivak.