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Art in the aftermath: Ella Baron on assignment in Ukraine

Art in the aftermath: Ella Baron on assignment in Ukraine

Update: 2025-10-15
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The artist and political cartoonist Ella Baron has recently returned from Ukraine, where she worked with Médecins Sans Frontières / Doctors Without Borders (MSF) patients to create a series of drawings and interviews about their experiences.

The patients ranged from young men injured in drone attacks to grandmothers who have lost their homes and loved ones. The images go beyond simple portraits to explore the physical and emotional impact of the war.

With the works now on display in a public exhibition at Kings College in London, Ella joins us for a special episode.

Ella was in Ukraine on assignment for the Guardian, where her drawings were originally published. MSF teams were already working in Ukraine at the time of the full-scale invasion in 2022. Since then we have expanded our operations to cover mobile clinics, surgery, and mental health support.

To support MSF’s work in Ukraine and around the world, sign up as a regular donor or make a one-off gift.
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Art in the aftermath: Ella Baron on assignment in Ukraine

Art in the aftermath: Ella Baron on assignment in Ukraine

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