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Ukraine’s modernist artworks presented in the Belgian Royal Museum of Art
Brussels is hosting an exhibition of the Ukrainian modernists whose creativity flourished amid turbulent times in the early 1900s.
Russia destroyed over 800 Ukrainian cultural heritage sites
In an irony, Russian forces also took down monuments of historical Russian military figures like Admiral Ushakov and General Suvorov.
“Do Svidaniya” to Russo-centrism: Western schools start decolonizing Eastern Europe studies
A Russo-centric approach towards Eastern European and Slavonic studies and related fields has long reigned supreme in Western…
Written to the sound of Russian artillery fire, Oleksandr Shchetynsky’s Lacrimosa to be performed in Lviv
Created to the sound of Russian artillery fire, Shchetynsky’s musical composition Lacrimosa was written at the request…
American expat reviving traditional Ukrainian art of kobzaring announces tour across Europe
Jurij Fedynskij announced his tour “Kobzaring across Europe” earlier this month on his Facebook page: “I’d like to…
Ukraine’s 30: prominent Ukrainians who changed the country and the world. Part 1: Culture
On August 24, 2021, Ukrainians celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Independence of Ukraine, a landmark date in…
8 Ukrainian book illustrators that will amaze you
[editorial]Ukrainian illustrators impress! They receive international awards and recognition, and every year millions of books illustrated by talented…
Sensational archaeological find uncovers “Ukrainian Stonehenge” in eastern Ukraine
There are numerous kurgans scattered throughout eastern and southern Ukraine and archaeologists and historians are worried that, in…
Five little-known reasons Ukraine is a “Land of Freedom” just like the USA
[editorial]Why do Ukrainians always seem to want freedom, creating revolutions against authoritarian leaders and slogans such as “Freedom…
Five secrets of Ukraine encapsulated in its architecture
[editorial]The secret to helping Ukraine move forward might be well hidden in brick walls. The creators of an…
How an American expat pulled the Ukrainian art of Kobzaring back from the brink of extinction
The world knows Taras Shevchenko well. His collection of poems, Kobzar, first published in St. Petersburg in 1840…
Good bye, USSR: Ukrainians take true ownership of their condos
[editorial]Ukraine has the highest percentage of homeowners in Europe – 95% of citizens own their homes. The average…
Rebellion against uniformity: documentary explores phenomenon of Ukraine’s hodgepodge balconies
The visuals — frightening, ugly, yet still somehow charming monolith apartment blocks — are the key elements of…
Conductor Oksana Lyniv: we should be proud that names of prominent Ukrainians are part of the history of world music culture
On 30 November 2020, Ukrainian conductor Oksana Lyniv was awarded the prestigious Oper! Awards in the category of…
Tapestry weaving through the eyes of artist Tetiana Vytiahlovska. Symbiosis of colour & texture
[editorial]The 11th From Lausanne to Beijing International Fiber Art Biennale opened online in mid-January, 2021. The exhibition is…
Ukrainian Institute launches first-ever English-language online course about Ukraine
“The course Ukraine: History, Culture, and Identities will lead the participants through a thousand years of Ukrainian history,…
Honoring Heorhii Narbut: the making of a Ukrainian brand
On Nov. 7 the Chicago-based Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art (UIMA) hosted “Honoring Heorhii Narbut.” This event was…
Documentary rediscovers iconic designer of 1917 Ukrainian state symbols. Watch it here
Read also: Takflix: a platform where you can finally watch Ukrainian films online The project Narbut XXI marks…
Sensational find in Khortytsia as archeological team uncovers deep grave of Scythian warrior
The entrance to the three-meter-deep catacomb was buried under a large number of heavy granite boulders. The archeologists…
Phone app brings 40 Ukrainian classical composers into your pocket
“In fact, there was not a single free access source where classical music fans could find Ukrainian classical…