🎨 Van Gogh Universe @ VDNG
📅 Sat 11 Apr, 10:00
📍 VDNG
Step into Van Gogh Universe, an immersive exhibition at VDNG in Kyiv that brings the artist's radiant world to life with large-scale projections, l...
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🎨 Illustrotheque: Ukrainian Illustration in the Twenties @ Mystetskyi Arsenal
📅 Wed 8 Apr, 12:00
📍 Mystetskyi Arsenal
Explore Ukrainian illustration from the 1920s at Mystetskyi Arsenal.
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Останні дні не хотілось малювати щось "складне", з чим треба думати та примірятись. Просто хотілось легкого малювання, тому помалювала зентангл. Просто та заспокійливо👍
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«Silent Watchers of Volodymyrska Hill»
Park sculptures on Volodymyrska Hill—enigmatic figures whose names and stories remain unknown. Any information is welcome!
July 17, 2013
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«Silent Watchers of Volodymyrska Hill»
Park sculptures on Volodymyrska Hill—enigmatic figures whose names and stories remain unknown. Any information is welcome!
July 17, 2013
#blackandwhite #sculpture #kiev #ukraine #kitcam #dark #KitCamApp #documentary #KyivArt #PublicArt #monoart #ClassicMono #bw
"The Headless Princess" (Monument to Princess Olga) Monument to Princess Olga: A Story of Destruction and Restoration On September 4, 1911, a monument to Princess Olga was unveiled on Mykhailivska Square in Kyiv. It was designed as part of the historical-artistic complex "Historical Path", which envisioned an alley of monuments to the first Rus princes—Oleg, Ihor, and Sviatoslav—connecting St. Sophia and St. Michael’s Squares. The monument was approved by Tsar Nicholas II, who allocated 10,000 rubles for its construction. The winning design was created by sculptor Ivan Kavaleridze, who crafted the central figure of Princess Olga, along with the side sculptures of Saints Cyril and Methodius and Apostle Andrew the First-Called. Destruction and Loss The monument stood for only eight years. In 1919, following the Bolshevik Revolution, it was destroyed: Princess Olga’s statue was shattered and buried nearby. In 1923, the remaining figures were dismantled. By 1926, a park was created on the site.
"The Headless Princess" (Monument to Princess Olga) The legendary monument to Princess Olga, Cyril and Methodius, and Apostle Andrew the First-Called, located on Mykhailivska Square, has an unusual history. During its restoration in 1996, remnants of the original monument, destroyed in 1919, were discovered. Princess Olga’s statue was almost fully restored, but her head was never found. Now, this "headless" princess is displayed near the House-Museum of sculptor Ivan Kavaleridze at 21 Andriivskyi Descent. Historical Background The original monument was commissioned in 1909 and unveiled on September 4, 1911. Authors: Ivan Kavaleridze, Fyodor Balavensky, Petro Snitkin, Vasyl Rykov. The monument stood until 1919, when it was destroyed. In 1926, a flowerbed was placed at the site, under which the statue of Princess Olga was later found
«Concrete Shevchenko» (Monument to Taras Shevchenko) The monument to Taras Shevchenko on Andriivskyi Descent, near the House-Museum of Ivan Kavaleridze, is a concrete model of the first large monument to the poet, originally installed in Romny in 1918. Material: Stone (concrete). Sculptor: Ivan Kavaleridze. History of the Monument In 1982, the original concrete sculpture was replaced with a bronze version, and when the Kavaleridze Museum was established in Kyiv, the concrete model was transferred there. However, it was severely damaged and required restoration. Museum director Rostyslav Synko recalled: "I brought the concrete model of the Shevchenko monument from Romny, which Kavaleridze had installed there in 1918. In 1982, the sculpture was cast in bronze, and when the museum in Kyiv was founded, the concrete version was gladly given to me. However, it was in very poor condition. I worked hard to restore it as best I could. Some adjustments may still be needed. This creation, along with Olga and Yaroslav the Wise, will form the foundation of the sculpture park." The Most Unusual Shevchenko This monument is not an official memorial but part of the Kavaleridze Museum exhibition. Some consider it the most unusual depiction of Shevchenko, suggesting that the sculptor may have been inspired by Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species.
"Stone 'Man with a Cake'" (Monument to Yaroslav the Wise, Reduced Copy) On Andriivskyi Descent, near the House-Museum of Ivan Kavaleridze, stands a reduced copy of the monument to Yaroslav the Wise, originally placed near the Golden Gate in Kyiv2. History of the Monument The original monument was designed by Ivan Kavaleridze in 1949, depicting the prince holding a model of St. Sophia Cathedral. In 1997, for Kyiv Day, a bronze version of the monument was installed near the Golden Gate. Popular Nickname Due to the shape of the model in the prince’s hands, locals humorously nicknamed the monument "Man with a Cake". Interesting Details On the back of the original monument, handprints of sculptors Vitalii Sivko, Mykola Bilyk, and Vitalii Redko were preserved during the casting process. The reduced copy of the monument to Yaroslav the Wise, located on Andriivskyi Descent near the House-Museum of Ivan Kavaleridze, remains in place and continues to be part of the museum exhibition.
«The Headless Princess», «Concrete Shevchenko» and «Stone 'Man with a Cake'»
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This photograph, taken in 2013, is now an archival memory of a vanished landmark—the monument to the beloved Soviet animated character, the Hedgehog from Hedgehog in the Fog. The sculpture was originally installed in Kyiv in 2009 at the intersection of Zolotovorotska, Reitarska, and Heorhiyivskyi Lane. Created by sculptor Kostyantyn Skretutskyi and supported by the Kyiv Landscape Initiative, the statue depicted the Hedgehog sitting atop a tall stump, clutching a small bundle. His gaze was fixed upwards, toward the distant silhouette of a horse—a haunting and symbolic element from the film. The sculpture was crafted from wood, with spiky quills made from thousands of screws. Skretutskyi recalled: > "It took a long time to create. The body, face, and bundle were carved in just a few days, but the quills took much longer. All my friends helped—there isn’t a single person in my circle who didn’t add at least a few screws. We installed it on December 15, and by January 10, the press had noticed it. There were interviews all day long, and I saw that people were already leaving coins, candies in the quills, and flowers at its feet. That meant they liked it." Over the years, the sculpture underwent several changes—its bundle had to be replaced three times, as visitors often pulled it off, believing it brought good luck. Although the monument has since been dismantled, it remains alive in photographs like this one, preserving a small piece of Kyiv’s cultural history. About the Film Hedgehog in the Fog is a classic animated film directed by Yuriy Norshteyn and written by Sergei Kozlov. Released in 1975, it became an international masterpiece. In 2003, it was recognized as the greatest animated film of all time.
«Little Horse» (Hedgehog in the Fog)
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"River of Love" The River of Love sculpture is one of the most striking symbols of love in modern Ukrainian art. Created by Oleksandr Lidahovskyi, it stands as a testament to passion, youth, and the fleeting beauty of summer. The sculpture was part of the Kiev Fashion Park project—Ukraine’s first park dedicated to contemporary sculptures and installations. The project was officially launched on May 27, 2011, with all artworks and benches auctioned at the Mystetskyi Arsenal on March 12. The purchased sculptures were then donated to the city and installed on Kyiv’s Landscape Alley. The two metal figures—representing a man and a woman—stand together, their silhouettes seemingly woven from rusted ship fragments, evoking memories of sunlit seaside days. Locals quickly nicknamed the sculpture "Master and Margarita", despite another sculpture of the same name already existing in the park. It seems that any artistic duo within a kilometer of House No. 13 is destined to receive this title. Another popular name for the piece is "Assa", a nod to the iconic Soviet rock film—suggesting that live music still thrives in this neighborhood. Interesting Fact In 2014, a replica of this sculpture was installed in a small park near the Khreshchatyk metro station, further cementing its cultural significance. This version maintains the artistic essence while making it clear and engagi Taken on July 20, 2013
"Rain" («Дощ» / «Дождь») The sculpture Rain is one of the most recognizable works of modern Ukrainian art, created by sculptor Nazar Bilyk in 2010. It was installed on Kyiv’s Landscape Alley as part of the Kiev Fashion Park project and officially unveiled in 2011 to mark Kyiv Day. Standing two meters tall, the bronze figure portrays a man gazing upward, as a large glass raindrop rests on his face. According to the artist, the droplet symbolizes a dialogue between man and nature, as well as an exploration of one's inner perception of the surrounding world. Interesting fact: A replica of this sculpture has been installed at Turn Park in Massachusetts, USA—highlighting its international recognition. Taken on July 20, 2013
"Rain" and "River of Love"
Kiev Fashion Park
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Тортик на день народження
Ось такий тортик я намалювала на день народження хлопчині, з яким колись разом працювали🤗🤗🤗 тепер планую іншим малювати маленькі листівок на дні народження🥰🥰🥰
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