Projects

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Odessa Residencies

Applications for the Spring–Summer 2026 Odessa Residencies are now open.

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April Debates

Cosmopolis hosts its annual debate on culture and Ukraine’s future.

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Odessa to the World

Cosmopolis is building websites for Odessa’s artists and cultural organisations.

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The Girl Who Didn’t Know How to Hate

Publication of the book by Lidia Maksymowicz with Paolo Rodari

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Cosmo Documentary Festival

Our launch conference in December 2024.

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Einstein Forum 2026

A public conversation at the Einstein Forum 2026

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Inland Photography Workshop

Training Ukrainian photographers in environmental storytelling during wartime.

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Cosmo Colloquia

Our launch conference in December 2024.

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PoemsNotBombs

A poetry studio run by Founding Members Ilya Kaminsky and Maya Dimerli.

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Civix masterclasses

How to Build a State is a series of masterclasses

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Anthropology in the Odessa Kitchen

Cosmopolis is launching a new podcast series.

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Literary Residency

Literary Residency – a retreat for relaxation, inspiration, and creative renewal

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Cosmopolis x Richilieu

An education partnership with the city’s oldest lycée.

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Fault Lines

A photographic tribute to Matthieu Chazal.

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UNESCO Appeal

An open letter defending Odessa’s World Heritage.

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Darkspring

A documentary film subtitled by Cosmopolis Founding Member, Antonina Poletti.

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Azov Documentary

Documentarist Emilien Urbano is currently making a film about Azov's Third Assault Brigade, with help from the Cosmopolis. 

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Trust or Rust

A documentary project produced with Cosmopolis founder Anastasia Piliavsky.

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Direct Aid

A direct aid initiative for Ukraine's refugees and armed forces.