Exhibition celebrates Ukraine’s independenceA new exhibition in Newcastle is bringing together history, art and community voices to explore Ukraine’s journey towards independence. Ukraine’s Independence will run at Newcastle City Library from August 20 to September 4, marking Ukraine’s Independence Day and examining themes of freedom, democracy, national identity and resilience. Students from the university society have researched and developed a historical display featuring documents, photographs, maps and key milestones tracing Ukraine’s centuries-long path towards independence. Iryna Orshak, chair of the Ukrainian Community Group in the North East, added: “The Ukraine’s Independence exhibition is more than an art showcase. Ukraine’s Independence is free to attend and open to the public throughout its run.