the book
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THE FINAL CHAPTER
the LARGEST
collection
of CRITICAL ART Artists Against the Kremlin is an ongoing exhibition project showcasing powerful and critical works
by dissident artists.
From 2024 to 2026, the project presented
over 400 artworks created by more than 200 artists, attracting an audience of over 15,000 visitors.
The exhibition received extensive media coverage, including features in all major Dutch media outlets
and several international television channels,
with an estimated total reach of 12 million people.
As part of the parallel program, we organized
series of special events, including charity events
in support of Ukrainian children and political prisoners, and public talks with Nobel Prize winners.
We also welcomed more than 40 artists to Amsterdam
and facilitated the sale of over 60 artworks
to European collectors and art institutions.
PRESS CLIPPING
Het Parool
Trendbeheer
Deutsche Welle
ZDF TV, Germany
Сибирь.Реалии
de Volksrant
Dozhd (TV Rain)
BBC
The Moscow Times
Meduza
NRC
Новая Газета Европа
Trouw
the series of books
Following the success of the first exhibition we published a book, available in both digital and printed editions.
The book was released in English and printed in EU to the highest quality standards, with an initial run of 1,000 copies — nearly all of which have sold out year-to-date. Vol.2 followed in 2026, and Vol.3 is prepared to be published in 2027.
the BOOK
Format: 225 x 225 mm
Interior paper: Arctic Volume White, 150 g/m²
Binding: Sewn binding (Smyth-sewn)
Endpapers: Offset paper with 4+4 printing
Number of pages: 224 - 248
Printing: 4+4
what’s inside the books
Artists Against the Kremlin books feature catalogues of all works from the respected exhibition year, the story behind the project, curatorial essays, and personal insights from the artists through in-depth interviews.
community of readers
Readers fund each book before it goes to print. In 2025, over 400 copies were sold in pre-sale, making our project one of the most successful independent art publishing initiatives on the Indiegogo platform.
the book
DISTRIBUTION
Artists Against the Kremlin book is distributed internationally, reaching readers through renowned bookstores, libraries, museum shops, and prominent online platforms around the world.
ARTISTS AGAINST
the kremlin 3:
MEmory remains In 2026, we produced the third major exhibition of the Artists Against the Kremlin project, titled MEMORY REMAINS. It ran at De Balie in Amsterdam from 14 August to 6 September.
In Russia, archives are suppressed, names and events are erased from the historical record, and history is rewritten. This year edition was dedicated to active memory, shining a light on what the Kremlin deliberately seeks to hide.
The exhibition was structured around five sections:
The Erasure of Memory: decades of archival work documenting political repression
Tribute: 70 original artworks by 50 contemporary artists exploring memory and resistance, past and present
Archive: punitive psychiatry in Russia, from the Soviet era to the present day
Feminist Anti-War Resistance: the stories of women political prisoners
Hard Times Café: artefacts from musicians who oppose the Kremlin
The exhibition attracted 2,500 visitors and received extensive media coverage.
the final volume of ARTISTS AGAINST the kremlin: completing the trilogy
become a part of it
vol.3 : what’s new?
This year’s edition will feature a complete catalogue of all 157 artworks presented at the exhibition in DeBalie,
accompanied by curatorial texts for each piece and untold stories behind the art projects that were not shared during the exhibition.
why support A record that lasts. An exhibition closes after three weeks. A book stays on library shelves for decades. Artists at risk. Many contributors live in exile or inside Russia. Some have faced prison for their work.
The book carries their voices to readers they could never reach alone. Proven demand. Vol. 1 sold out. Vol. 2 nearly sold out within a year. The final volume. Vol. 3 closes the trilogy and completes the archive of 2024-2026. Free access for research. Part of the print run goes to universities and libraries free of charge.
THE BUDGET Project coordination 15,000 Essays and research 4,000 Editing, proofreading and design 8,700 Printing of the full run and logistics 18,300 Campaigns and presentations 7,000 Storage, shipping and administration 4,500
TOTAL: 57,500 EURO
Crowdfunding target: 10,000 EUR
Presale/preorders 4,000 EUR
Confirmed partners support YTD: 6,000 EUR
open:
37,500 Euro the book
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Partners oppportunities We are looking for partners for Artists Against the Kremlin, а project that has already secured its place in the history of contemporary art and resistance to the Russian regime.
Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 were made possible by foundations, private donors, businesses and hundreds of readers who pre-ordered their copies.
Each partner came with their own goals, and we shaped every partnership around them.
for foundations Amplify voices under attack
Artistic freedom is under pressure far beyond Russia. Global democracy has fallen to levels last seen in 1985. Autocracies now outnumber democracies for the first time in over 20 years. Freedom of expression has declined in 44 countries.*
Inside Russia, anti-war art is a criminal offence. Artists face prison, exile or sentences in absentia. Your support keeps their work in public view and in the historical record.
Support the whole book or a specific part of the budget. What you receive: your logo in the book and all project materials, a stock of the book for your networks and visibility at launch events.
*Freemuse, State of Artistic Freedom 2026, based on VDem Democracy Report 2025
FOR PATRONS Become part of the record
The Kremlin erases names from history. Patrons put theirs into it. Your name would stand in the book next to the artists who refused to stay silent—in 1,000 copies and on the shelves of 300 libraries.
Individuals who give 1,000 EUR or more become Patrons of Vol. 3. 1,000 EUR — Your Name on the Patrons page, 10 copies of the book, an invitation to the launch in Amsterdam, Berlin or your city (EU) 3,000 EUR — All of the above, a dedicated AD-page in the book, plus a curator-led tour of the next exhibition at De Balie and a collectible bundle of vol.1+vol.2+vol.3 5,000 EUR — All of the above, plus an original artwork by one of the participating artists
*Donations in certain jurisdictions could be tax-deductible.
FOR businesses Show where you stand
An advertising spread in Vol. 3 puts your company's values in print, inside an archive that will stay on library shelves for decades. It reaches readers who care about culture, democracy and free expression—and who remember who stood with the artists.
5,000 EUR per double-page spread · 3 spreads available 1,000 copies · 5,000 expected readers · incl. 300 universities and public libraries 50 free copies and a mention in social media, all project materials and presentations Option: a collector's edition with a cover designed for your company
Every format is flexible—let's find the one that works for you.
the book
Your support will help us ensure this project reaches
its full potential and continues to make an impact.
Thank you!
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