Projet Betula is an independent, non-profit platform supporting international contemporary art focused on migration, nomadism, and resilience. We provide a space for artists uprooted by war, displacement, or forced relocation to share their stories and engage in global conversations. Through exhibitions and collaborations, we highlight the struggles and strength of those adapting to new, often hostile environments.
Our name, Betula, Latin for birch tree, symbolizes wisdom, renewal, and adaptability—echoing our mission to foster artistic expression and resilience in the face of change.
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Daria Gnatchenko (b. 2003) is a contemporary artist and curator based in Paris, currently pursuing a degree in Contemporary Art at Université Paris 8. Working primarily with digital media—including photography, video, and 3D graphics —Daria's practice explores themes of ecology, human-nature relationships, and the subversion of traditional notions of humanity's place in the world.
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Sofia Kuznetsova (b. 1998) is an independent curator, artist manager and cultural educator. Graduated from the School of Philosophy and Cultural Studies at the Higher School of Economics (Moscow). Based in France.