Exhibition "History in Glass"

Care for "Health" is inevitably connected with the development of the pharmaceutical industry and the pharmacy business. One of the most amazing exhibits in the household theme is a fragment of a glass shoe for stretching leather shoes. The curator of the exhibition, Alina Sushko, insists: "The variety of colors of glass products, the variety of forms and spheres of application of glass is impressive. In many fields, the material, the history of which is more than one thousand years old, is irreplaceable to this day. For the first time, we focus specifically on the material and through it reveal tangential topics. About a thousand glass items selected for the exhibition organically complement the picture of the past and will be understandable to everyone, and the purpose of some of them is intriguing."
Cosmetic products and perfumes occupy a special place in the arsenal of beauties and gentlemen of different historical eras. The most amazing bottles with the aromas of famous French brands are an important and extremely interesting part of "History in Glass". A conversation about perfumes, aromas and authentic smells would be incomplete without the opportunity to experience them. Thanks to the project's partner, the well-known perfumer Bohdan Zubchenko, visitors to the exhibition will be able to get acquainted with special scents, in particular the author's "ALEA 89 ANNE DE KIEV", inspired by the figure of the Kiev princess.

Bohdan Zubchenko comments on participation in the project as follows: "Part of the exhibits that I have been collecting for the Museum of Ukrainian Perfumery for many years will be presented at the exhibition. Having been involved in perfumery for more than 30 years, educational activities remain very important for me, and this project is an opportunity to tell about the history and work of Ukrainian factories that created fragrances on a par with European ones, just as they are now or even higher. Perfume is the image of an era, its sensual embodiment. Aromas are always associated with memories, awaken associations. Looking at old paintings and watching old movies, the question often arises: what did the heroes of that time smell like? At the exhibition, you will be able not only to see history in glass, but also to feel its aroma."