Russian illegal prison on IZOLYATSIA premises has been operational for 10 years.

Alter-Places final event in Paris

On 25–26 April 2025, the final event of Alter-Places — Sustain-ABLE will take place in Paris. The gathering is dedicated to independent cultural spaces and their role in sustainable urban development and community engagement.


  • 25–26 April 2025
  • Paris, La Station - Gare des Mines

The programme will include expert talks, panel discussions, and an exhibition opening — all based on 18 months of research into alternative cultural spaces across Europe.

At the exhibition, IZOLYATSIA Foundation will present the work of Ukrainian cultural organisations during the full-scale war. Among them: Portal-21 / Izyum Recovery, Lanka.Pro, and Co-Haty. The foundation will also share its own experience in Soledar, the story of the Community Culture Bus / Gurtobus, and showcase a database of mobile and temporary cultural infrastructure.

Limited capacity — registration required via the link


The project is supported by the European Union’s Creative Europe Programme.