FOTOFEST 2026: BETWEEN BORDERS

Photo Exhibit by Ukrainian Documentary Artist Alena Grom

Opening: Friday, March 6, 2026, at 7:30 PM

Wine will be served.

On view: March 6 – April 24, 2026

Cultural Center “Our Texas” located at 2337 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX 77005

Between Borders is presented as part of FotoFest, an internationally recognized collaborative art project. Cultural Center Our Texas, a proud long-standing FotoFest partner, celebrates FotoFest’s 40th anniversary and is honored to host this exhibition for the Houston community.

Between Borders is a vivid visual journey into the lives of people caught between war and refuge. Through striking portraits and documentary scenes, Alena Grom captures the fractured realities of displacement and the quiet strength of those living in the shadow of conflict.

Her photographs portray civilians rebuilding bombed homes, children fleeing with their families, and elderly survivors experiencing war for the second time in their lives. These deeply personal stories speak to resilience, resistance, and the enduring human spirit.

About the Artist

Born in Ukraine and herself displaced by war, Alena Grom brings rare authenticity and emotional depth to her work. Her photography blends documentary realism with conceptual storytelling and is often created near active frontlines.

Each image serves as a window into personal endurance as individuals cross borders—physical, emotional, and social.

Admission is free.

The gallery is open Monday–Friday: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM, Saturday–Sunday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

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