Iryna Loskot. Museum of Unremarkable Mutations
Author's text
War has no clear boundaries—its influence goes far beyond the front line. It seeps into the ground, dissolves in water, and circulates in the air. The environment changes as non-human agents physically interact with the consequences of warfare, adapting to them and gradually mutating. In her practice, artist Iryna Loskot combines scientific facts and theories with fiction to give meaning to these seemingly invisible transformations. By amplifying and exaggerating them, she brings their significance into focus.
The exhibition is structured as a museum showcasing found objects with subtle mutations. Placed in glass cases and marked off with barrier tape, these objects are framed to draw attention, highlight, and document damage processes. Yet the display cases do not only isolate the objects—their surfaces reflect the viewer’s gaze. In this way, the reflections in the glass seem to ‘invite‘ the observer into a kind of symbiosis—not only with the exhibited objects but also with the unfolding processes occurring beyond the gallery window. This interaction challenges us to rethink not only the war’s impact but also its boundaries.
About artist:
Iryna Loskot is a multidisciplinary artist from Kharkiv and a member of The Musical Collective. In her practice, she explores political connections between humans and non-humans, focusing on the militarization of the environment and the naturalization of war. By merging scientific facts and fiction, the artist reveals the inability of human beings to understand the non-human world to a full extent. Her approach challenges the anthropocentric perspective by blurring the boundaries between human and non-human experiences, questioning the human ability to control the surrounding world.
Project managers: Olena Kryvoruchko, Illia Turyhin
Translation: Tania Rodionova
The exhibition will open at 12:00 p.m. on March 20 and last until April 20, 2025, in the Mala Gallery (Lavrska St., 10)
Working hours:
Wednesday to Sunday, from 12:00 to 19:00
Free admission
❗ We care about everyone’s safety, so in case of an air raid alert, the exhibition will be closed. At this time, you can go to the nearest shelter. The exhibition will start working after the end of an air raid alert.