Culture
Religion
OPINION: Seasonal Reflections: In Ukraine, Father Christmas Arrives Earlier This Year
In Ukraine, because of the official switch this year from Old to New Calendar, St. Nicholas Day is celebrated on Dec. 6 instead of Dec. 19. And Christmas will fall on Dec. 25 rather than Jan. 7.
Dec. 6, 2023
Ukraine
Les Kurbas, the Man Who Formed Ukrainian Theater
The seeds sown by Les Kurbas on the Ukrainian stage sprouted in the following generations of artists, with great works of theatrical art and bold innovations of modern theater.
Dec. 3, 2023
How an Anti-Putin Russian Refugee Artist Supports Ukraine Through His Works.
Refugee artist Andrey Kezzyn discusses his escape from Russia, his life in Berlin, and how he is continuing his support for Ukraine through his artwork.
Nov. 26, 2023
Ukraine
OPINION: How Art Is Strengthening Polish-Ukrainian Bonds
Art could very well be the best vehicle for reshaping Polish-Ukrainian relations. By promoting the art we have in common, the turbulence of centuries settles into the spirit of friendship.
Oct. 29, 2023
War in Ukraine
‘Don’t Close Your Eyes’ Show Opens in Chicago
An exhibition of 150 paintings by Ukrainian artists, depicting their various experiences of war, has just opened in Chicago. Proceeds will go to help the war effort.
Oct. 28, 2023
Art
OPINION: Ukraine’s Maria Bashkirtseva Died Young, But Left a Rich Artistic Legacy
Maria Bashkirtseva, author of the first painting by a female artist to be exhibited in the Louvre, was a patriot of her native Ukraine, yet Russia stole her name and fame.
Oct. 1, 2023
Ukraine
All-Female Kyiv Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Embarks on US Tour
The Kyiv Symphony Orchestra and Chorus (KSOC) has begun its 13th US tour, this time with one difference – only female members are taking part while male performers are not allowed to leave Ukraine.
Sept. 19, 2023
War in Ukraine
What We Lost: New Art Therapy Movie by Teenage Victims of War
A new film created by some of the youngest victims of Russia’s war in Ukraine shows the power of catharsis and is helping to bring people together through their shared trauma.
Sept. 17, 2023
Curiosities of Kyiv: St. Andrew's Church
An Orthodox Baroque masterpiece by Francesco Bartolomeo situated on the hills of the Dnipro River.
Sept. 10, 2023
Art
How a Burning 'Phoenix' Put Ukraine Centre Stage at Burning Man
Ukrainian Artist Oleksiy Say tells Kyiv Post in an exclusive interview about the moment at the iconic Burning Man Festival in Nevada.
Sept. 8, 2023
War in Ukraine
Trailer for Sean Penn’s Documentary on Ukraine’s War for Survival Released
The first trailer for “Superpower,” Sean Penn’s documentary about Russia’s war on Ukraine, has been released along with an announcement of its premiere on the Paramount+ streaming service.
Aug. 25, 2023
Ukraine
OPINION: Parable of Two Men on a Bridge
Another thoughtful contribution from a leading Ukrainian poet and writer.
Aug. 24, 2023
Ukraine
Trypillia – Enigmatic Proto-Ukrainian Civilization
A lost civilization way ahead of its time, the Trypillians were less concerned with technical progress in favor of spiritual awareness.
Aug. 20, 2023
OPINION: Beauty and Secrets of Scythian Gold
Ukraine boasts precious Scythian artifacts from millennia past that fascinate and puzzle museum visitors and scientists alike.
July 30, 2023
Putin
OPINION: Poetic Reflections on Putin’s Chamber of Horrors and His Vile Accomplices
In a Kyiv Post exclusive, Nigerian writer, poet and international lawyer Irene Fowler portrays Putin and his slavish supporters as evil incarnate.
July 23, 2023
Europe
OPINION: Milan Kundera – The Unbearable Sadness of Loss
A tribute to a great Czech writer, European and champion of nations enslaved by imperialist Russia, tsarist, communist and post-Soviet
July 22, 2023
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