International Exhibitions
Museum of Kyiv History
“THE MYSTERY OF THE BLACK CANVAS”
In 1989, Onishchenko made his choice: a black canvas, a palette knife, expression, and the beauty of a world in which every viewer dreams of staying forever. His vivid, textured, and lively paintings are filled with a love of life, profound drama, irony, and the triumph of solitude as an inseparable part of a true creator.
“METEMPSYCHOSIS”
Olha Rondiak, a Ukrainian artist from the USA, returned to her homeland and creates art with historical consciousness. Contemporary life in her work is inseparable from Ukrainian history, and her images are imbued with both personal and national experiences. In America, her art opens doors for viewers to explore Ukrainian themes, which are becoming increasingly popular worldwide.
“THE BEAUTY AND DIGNITY OF INTERSEX PEOPLE”
Intersex people are among the most vulnerable groups in our society. With this exhibition, Egalite Intersex Ukraine takes a significant step towards improving the situation regarding fundamental human rights for intersex people in our country. Being intersex should never be a cause for social or professional discrimination. We must do everything possible to ensure that intersex individuals can live in Ukrainian society without facing oppression or prejudice.
While the issue of obtaining identification documents may seem minor to many, it is critical for an intersex person and can create insurmountable barriers when seeking medical care, employment, or traveling.
“COLORS OF INDIA”
India is one of the most exotic countries in the world, attracting tourists and adventure seekers alike. Its incredible traditions and unique culture make it stand out among other Asian countries. This year, the Republic of India celebrates 70 years since the adoption of its Constitution, a day commemorated as Republic Day.
"Saiarsism & Saiarsists"
Saiarsism is a movement in visual arts, primarily in painting, that originated in 2015. The founder of Saiarsism is the artist Serhiy Dozhd (Sergey Dozhd). At the core of Saiarsism lies the study of the internal artistic space, which is based on exploring the inner world of people.
"Silk Road. Art and Contemporary Artists from Italy"
“Silk Road. Art and Contemporary Artists from Italy” is an artistic interpretation of the ancient caravan route that connected Europe and Asia. The exhibition begins this journey in Kyiv, then continues along the route Ankara–Tbilisi–Tashkent–Beijing, and concludes in Xi’an in 2022.
CRIMEA is HERE
On March 13, the Association of Relatives of Kremlin Political Prisoners, with the support of the British Embassy in Ukraine and the European Endowment for Democracy, and with the assistance of Port.agency, will open the exhibition CRIMEA is HERE, presented at the Museum of Kyiv History. The event was dedicated to the seventh anniversary of the occupation of the peninsula.
Slovenian Design
The exhibition, organized in cooperation with the Creativity Center of the Republic of Slovenia, the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Kyiv, and the Museum of Kyiv History, is one of the promotional events implemented within the framework of Slovenia’s Presidency of the Council of the EU from July to the end of December 2021. Slovenia declared this period as the Year of the Creative Economy.
First Exhibition of the Museum of War Childhood
The exhibition was organized in collaboration with the Creativity Center of the Republic of Slovenia, the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Kyiv, and the Museum of Kyiv History. It is one of the promotional events carried out within the framework of Slovenia’s Presidency of the Council of the EU from July to the end of December 2021, which was declared the Year of the Creative Economy in Slovenia.
“ART IS NOT ETERNAL”
The idea that life is a fleeting moment while art is eternal has long been established in literature, philosophy, and history. But is art truly eternal? Representatives of generations Y and Z perceive the world differently. They do not postpone happiness, value the present day, and live it to the fullest. They understand that art exists only in the moment we experience and enjoy it.
“Servus, Bavaria – Photo Exhibition of the Blue-and-White Paradise”
The Free State of Bavaria, with an area of over 70,000 sq. km, is the largest federal state of the Federal Republic of Germany. Over the past decades, it has transformed from a predominantly agricultural region into a highly attractive industrial and technological hub.
“THE CHASE, TRIDENT, AND TAMGA”
The exhibition features a series of informational panels with historical maps, examples of Crimean Tatar armor and weaponry from the 15th–18th centuries, a unique collection of seals from the Sheremetev Museum connected to the history of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and families of Tatar origin who became part of the Polish-Lithuanian nobility, as well as the uniform and armament of a Tatar volunteer during the struggle for cultural and territorial autonomy in 1918.
“EDITH LANDAU PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION”
The exhibition features nearly 50 photographs by French artist Edith Landau, tracing a journey from Paris to Kyiv.
Edith Landau was born in a working-class town near Paris, where she witnessed violence and social hardship from an early age. This experience shaped a persistent theme of bodily suffering that permeates all her later works. The core of the photographer’s visual language is the affirmation of human existence within a distorted reality, highlighting fragility and the capacity for mimicry. In Landau’s photographs, the body reveals a visual fragmentation, presented as segmented yet not perceived as a flaw requiring mental completion. Each piece becomes an independent semantic unit of a bodily landscape.
“UBIENNALE: CONTEMPORARY DIGITAL ART EXHIBITION — INSTALLATIONS, VIDEO ART, VR AND NFT EXHIBITS”
Over 7,500 visitors attended the first Ubiennale, exploring global art trends despite pandemic restrictions. Some works presented at Kyiv’s First Biennale of Digital and Media Art in 2021 will be featured again, alongside new pieces by Ukrainian artists reflecting on the war.
The event will include a professional panel discussion with artists and curators from Ukraine, Spain, Germany, France, Poland, Slovenia, and the Czech Republic.
“BENEATH THE SURFACE”
Artists explore Ukraine’s past, present, and future through their relationship with the Black and Azov Seas. The sea is not only central to the history, culture, economy, and politics of coastal communities but also a key element in the sustainable development and future of all Ukrainians.
“Kyiv is the heart of Ukraine. Strategic decisions are made here, and the Kyiv City Museum is a space where important social projects and complex topics are realized and brought to light by committed artists. Many residents from southern regions, including Crimeans, have been evacuated to the capital and now contribute to the city’s story. Today, due to Russian aggression, the world has lost an important economic and cultural link, and we dream of the swift return of all our territories and seas,” says Diana Popova, Director of the Kyiv City Museum.
