August 14, 18:00
Ash Tree
Guest under the Ash Tree: Edward Akrout
Moderation: Oleksii Bobrovnikov, Yevhenii Utkin

Edward Akrout — a man of ideas, a dreamer, and a doer. A renowned British-French actor, director, and artist, founder of ArtShield, a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to supporting and unlocking the potential of artists worldwide, especially those facing threats of censorship, persecution, or war.

In 2024–2025, Dom Master Klass, together with ArtShield, created the Ukrainian culture festival Kyiv Art Sessions, with four seasons held in London at the legendary Old Sessions House. In 2025, the festival became a laureate of the prestigious SABRE Award and was recognized by the Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Kingdom.

Edward Akrout has developed an ambitious vision presented as a strategy for promoting Ukrainian culture globally on the world stage.

ADMISSION TO THE EVENT IS FREE
with a valid ticket to the Saint Sophia Cathedral Museum Complex
(UAH 400 – full price, UAH 200 – discounted).
Combat veterans do not need to purchase an admission ticket.