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Yuriy Tarnawsky, Shevchenko National Prize nominee, presents his own English-language translation of an excerpt of from his book-length poem U RA NA, exclusively for Kyiv Post.
Dec. 29, 2024
Ukraine
In an effort to give Ukrainian art and culture its rightful place on the world’s stage, the Ukrainian Museum in New York uses its cosmopolitan history to attract international attention and prestige.
Dec. 28, 2024
Art
When Ukrainian artist Michael Kmit arrived in Australia shortly after World War II, he infused the art scene not only with contemporary European influences, but his own neo-Byzantine style.
Dec. 8, 2024
Art
Born this day in 1900, she painted flowers all her unhappy life, bringing out the unfading beauty of the generous Ukrainian land, and her name stands out among the best Ukrainian folk artists.
Nov. 25, 2024
War in Ukraine
Principal dancer at St. Petersburg’s Mariinsky Theater Vladimir Shklyarov voiced his opposition to the war in Ukraine, but authorities ruled out foul play for his death at present.
Nov. 19, 2024
War in Ukraine
The festival is a discussion on Russian disinformation campaigns targeting Poles and Ukrainians in an attempt to sow conflict between the two.
Oct. 23, 2024
Art
Two religious paintings restored in Ukraine have been loaned for a world-class exhibition of the Dutch master Frans Hals, who revolutionized portraiture in the early 17th century.
Oct. 20, 2024
Ukraine
On Oct. 18, “GogolFEST,” one of Europe’s most influential cultural festivals, is making a return to Ukraine.
Oct. 13, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian artist Yevgenia Gapchinska painted Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, with Petro, his pet frog. Titled “Budanov and the Magical Frog,” the artwork sold for $6,000.
Aug. 6, 2024
UK
A light-hearted new film offers a chance to turn away from the war for a brief spell and focus on Ukraine’s hope as it never ceases to struggle for independence.
Aug. 4, 2024
Art
For years during the Soviet period, his paintings and graphic works languished in obscurity. Today they are being shown in London to celebrate a resurgence of Ukrainian art.
Jun. 26, 2024
Art
The ranks of the Ukrainian Armed Forces are full of artists and writers. Now one of the country’s most beloved literary figures has decided to join the fight more directly.
Jun. 6, 2024
Art
As a painter, embroiderer, ceramicist, and illustrator of children’s books, Maria Prymachenko’s oeuvre has helped shape Ukraine’s cultural heritage. Today she embodies Ukrainian resilience.
May. 26, 2024
US
Co-founder of the New York Group, the avant-garde poet and novelist has pushed the boundaries of what is possible with language and form more than any other Ukrainian writer.
Apr. 21, 2024
Canada
A veritable renaissance of Ukrainian theater was on display in Canada, where the works of contemporary playwrights were read and discussed against the background of classics.
Apr. 7, 2024
Art
When the war came down on his home, Ukraine’s best-known sculptor felt compelled to transform the destruction into a defiant act of creative transformation.
Mar. 31, 2024