Culture
Ukraine
David Burliuk, Father of Futurism: ‘Ukraine’s Most Faithful Son’
Internationally renowned as “the father of Futurism,” David Burliuk was a major contributor to the seminal period of modernism in the early decades of the 20th century.
July 22, 2023
War in Ukraine
UNESCO Strongly Condemns Russian Attack on Odesa World Heritage Site
UNESCO warns that Russia’s war on Ukraine represents an ever-increasing threat to Ukrainian culture.
July 22, 2023
Ukraine
(Un)celebrated Ukrainians Who Changed the Course of History: Wladimir Baranoff-Rossine
The creator of camouflage and music of colors, from Kherson.
July 16, 2023
Ukraine
Stolen culture: Ilya Repin, the Kharkiv Cossack Devoted to Ukraine
Artist Ilya Repin glorified his native Ukraine and its Cossack legacy in his paintings. All the same, many art historians still mistakenly believe him to be Russian.
July 16, 2023
OPINION: The Evolving Pacifism of Ukraine’s Protestants
Russia’s full-scale attack has compelled Ukrainian Protestants to undergo a reassessment of their identity, leading them to abandon aspects of their pacifist beliefs.
July 9, 2023
Ukraine
Culture in Danger: The Scandals Surrounding Minister Oleksandr Tkachenko
Despite accusations of mismanagement and censorship, and a public petition demanding his dismissal, Tkachenko has kept his job. Kyiv Post investigates the Ministry of Culture and Information scandal.
July 9, 2023
OPINION: Ukraine’s Cultural Heritage Destroyed by Ukrainian Bulldozers
As if buildings, artworks and artists themselves annihilated by Russian forces weren’t enough, some of Ukraine’s treasures have been demolished by indigenous greed or indifference.
July 9, 2023
Books
OPINION: Book Review: Will Germany Rethink its Ostpolitik?
Sabine Adler’s 2022 book “Ukraine and Us: German Failure and Lessons for the Future,” refocuses attention on Germany’s attitude to Eastern Europe in the light of the war in Ukraine.
July 9, 2023
Ukraine
'Maria Paints' – Previously Unknown Works by Maria Prymachenko Exhibited in Kyiv
100 works by a Ukrainian folk-art painter are from the private collection of the famous Kyiv art critic, Eduard Dymshyts.
July 8, 2023
Ukraine
Ola Rondiak, an American Artist of Ukrainian Origin, and the Unusual Story of her Family
The power of Ukrainian DNA across generations.
June 25, 2023
Ukraine
Kyiv Khanenko Museum Exhibits Unique Icons in Louvre
5 ancient religious icons have been brought from Kyiv to Paris to be exhibited in the Louvre from June 14 to November 6 .
June 25, 2023
Ukraine
(Un)celebrated Ukrainians Who Changed the Course of History: Dimitri Tiomkin
Аuthor of "Orgasm Melody". The legend of American Music
June 18, 2023
War in Ukraine
Russia’s War Crimes Against Civilians Hit the Big Screen
‘The Eastern Front,’ a documentary chronicling atrocities committed by Russia, premiered in Kyiv with renowned journalist, author and producer John Sweeney leading a discussion about his film.
June 9, 2023
Ukraine
Louvre Safeguarding Ukraine Art Treasures
Ukrainian art treasures given refuge in France's Louvre.
June 8, 2023
OPINION: It Is the Rotting of the Corpse
In a Kyiv Post exclusive, Yuriy Tarnawsky – co-founder of the New York Group of poets and Ukraine’s seminal avant-garde writer – tears into Moscow with a career-crowning poem.
June 5, 2023
(Un)celebrated Ukrainians Who Changed the Course of History: Vera Gedroits
A fearless surgeon from Kyiv.
June 4, 2023
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