"Woe to the Liar" Scene from the play. Act V The premiere took place in Odessa on August 21, 1918, and the premiere in Kyiv was on December 12, 1918.

Oleksandr Bogomazov

Oleksandr Bogomazov. "Kyiv. Landscape". 1910‒1912

Olexander Bohomazov. "Still Life. Bottles". 1915

Olexander Bohomazov. "City Landscape. Potter". 1927‒1928

Oleksandras Bohomazovas. „Peizažas. Geležinkelio sankasos šlaitas“. 1913‒1915

Olexander Bohomazov. "Female Portrait". 1915

Olexander Bohomazov. "Lake Saimaa". 1911

Ukrainian Pavilion at the 1933 World's Fair in Chicago.

Portrait of the American sculptor Louise Nevelson, taken by the celebrated fashion and portrait photographer Richard Avedon. The image was captured in New York in 1975.

Band New Order performing live in New York in 1981 at the Ukrainian National HomeA New Beginning: This performance was part of New Order’s first U.S. tour, staged a little over a year after Joy Division singer Ian Curtis’s death. It marked a crucial step in the band’s transition and the beginning of their effort to define an identity separate from their previous group. Musical Evolution: On this tour, New Order moved beyond Joy Division’s post‑punk austerity, embracing synthesizers and propulsive rhythms. In New York they unveiled an early, unreleased ten‑minute version of Temptation, drawing rave reviews and cementing their reputation at the forefront of post‑punk. Video Recording: The show—performed in 1981 in New York City—was filmed by Michael Shamberg and later released on VHS as Taras Shevchenko, capturing the band in a raw, transitional phase and becoming a vital document of their early career. The Ukrainian National Home’s name—and the portrait of poet Taras Shevchenko hanging behind the stage—were prominently displayed, underscoring the venue’s cultural co

Snake Island by Carlo Bossoli.The painting depicts a stormy sea with a ship, possibly HMS Victory, and a smaller vessel near an island. The island, historically known as the "Island of Achilles," is located in the Black Sea. The painting is a public domain work of art.

General View of SevastopolCarlo Bossoli was an Italian-Swiss artist known for his detailed landscapes and battle scenes. The work depicts the city and harbor of Sevastopol, a strategic Black Sea port. Bossoli created a series of lithographs based on his travels through Crimea in the 1840s. The image captures Sevastopol shortly after the Crimean War, which concluded in 1856, and shows the destruction from the siege that lasted from October 1854 to September 1855.

Bakhchysarai, the former capital of the Crimean KhanateThe painting depicts the Bakhchysarai Palace (also known as Khan's Palace or Hansaray), a 16th-century architectural complex that served as the residence of a succession of Crimean Khans. Built in 1532 by Sahib I Giray, it is considered the only preserved example of Crimean Tatar palace architecture in the world. The palace complex was built with a blend of Ottoman, Persian, and Italian architectural styles. It originally included a mosque, a harem, a cemetery, living quarters, and gardens. The palace's famous "Fountain of Tears" was the subject of a narrative poem by Russian writer Alexander Pushkin.

A Tartar House in the Village of AlupkaThe Crimean Tatar people have a rich cultural history, with their architecture showing influences from Islamic and Turkic motifs. The most prominent example is the Bakhchysarai Palace, the former capital of the Crimean Khanate. This palace, which served as a political and cultural center, is the world's only preserved example of Crimean Tatar palace architecture. After the so called "russian federation" annexation of Crimea and the subsequent deportations in 1944, much of the Crimean Tatar cultural heritage was destroyed. However, artists and activists have been working to revive and preserve Crimean Tatar arts and traditions.

The interior of the "Tomb of Mithridates, near the Lazaretto of Kerch" renamed as "Royal Kurgan" by you know who, a monumental burial mound located in Kerch, CrimeaThe engraving is titled "Tomb of Mithridates, near the Lazaretto of Kerch", reflecting the historical and archaeological context of the time it was created. It's a lithograph, a type of printmaking, rather than a painting.

Kerch, seen from the high road to Eni-KaleA view of the city of Kerch, a port city in Crimea, seen from a high road that leads to the Yenikale Fortress. In the image, there are ships in the harbor, a city with buildings at the foot of a mountain, and people and horse-drawn carriages on the road in the foreground. The artwork is a color lithograph and is part of an album called "Views of Crimea

Kerch Bay from Mount MithridatesThe painting depicts a panoramic view of the Gulf of Kerch and the city of Kerch, located on the Crimean Peninsula, as seen from the top of Mount Mithridates. The scene includes the city with its harbor and ships, a church-like structure on a hillside, and a few figures with sheep in the foreground.

View of Karasubazar ( Bilohirsk )The work depicts a scenic view of the city of Karasubazar (now Bilohirsk) in the Caucasus region, with a focus on the bustling activity and vibrant culture of the area in the 19th century. The city was an important center of the Crimean Khanate. The painting captures a general view of the city, showing its buildings and the surrounding landscape with hills and mountains.

Tartars Travelling on the PlainsA caravan of Crimean Tatars traveling across a plain, possibly in the region of Crimea. The caravan includes both a horse-drawn carriage and camels, along with people on horseback.

The Khan's Palace in BakhchisaraiKhan's Palace in Bakhchysarai on the Crimean Peninsula. The scene shows a bustling street with people, buildings with Ottoman-style architecture, and minarets in the background.

Interior of an Early Christian Church. A scene from the Inkerman Cave Monastery in CrimeaThe Inkerman Cave Monastery is a cave monastery located in a cliff near the mouth of the Black River in Sevastopol, Crimea. The monastery was originally founded around the 6th century. The image shows a group of people and goats inside the caves, with a view of the landscape outside through the archways. The monastery was closed in 1931 and reopened in 1991, and is currently occupied by so called russian federation.

Crimean Tatar DanceThe painting depicts a celebration with Crimean Tatars in Massandra, Crimea. In the scene, people are shown dancing and gathering in a village setting with a large tree at the center, mountains, and a body of water in the background. The figures are dressed in traditional clothing. Some are actively dancing in a circle, while others are seated and observing the event.

View of YaltaThe artwork depicts a view of the southern Crimean town of Yalta from the sea, showing the town nestled in a valley with a church on a hill, surrounded by mountains. In the foreground, two rowboats are on the water, with larger sailing ships anchored in the bay.

Yevpatoriia (also known as Eupatoria) The piece depicts a peaceful beach scene in the western Crimea. The painting is one of 52 illustrations of the Crimean Peninsula by the artist and was published in a book titled The Beautiful Scenery and Chief Places of Interest Throughout the Crimea. The scene shows a bustling beach with buildings lining the shore, including a mosque with a domed roof and a prominent white building with a columned facade. There are people and children playing on the sand and in the shallow water, while a few sailing ships are anchored in the bay.

The costumes for the film Aelita: Queen of Mars were designed by the notable Cubo-Futurist painter and Ukrainian avant-garde artist, Olexandra Exter.

Serge Lifar, ‘élévation’The image depicts the dancer and choreographer Serge Lifar performing a jump, referred to as an "élévation," while a female dancer lies on the deck of what appears to be a ship. The photo was featured in the 1934 book Destin d'un Danseur.

Georges Lepape’s “Simultaneous” Vogue Cover, "Simultaneous" dress designed by artist Sonia Delaunay. Vogue magazine from Late January 1925, featuring a work by French illustrator Georges Lepape. The illustration depicts a woman in a geometric, colorful outfit standing next to a car with a similar pattern. The dress is a "Simultaneous" dress designed by artist Sonia Delaunay.

This is a VHS video tape of the band New Order's live performance, titled Taras Shevchenko.The performance was recorded live at the Ukrainian National Home in New York City on November 18, 1981. The cover art features an image of Ukrainian poet and artist Taras Shevchenko. The item is a cult classic and can be found on auction sites like eBay. The tape is sold as-is due to its age, and its functionality may not be guaranteed.

Сoncrete relief on the stairs in the interior of the "Dnipro" sanatorium (now known as Druzhba) in Yevpatoria, Crimea. The artwork was created by Ukrainian artist Ernest Kotkov in the early 1980s.

Anna Sten in Nana (1934), dark room

Anna Sten in Nana (1934)

In the Pubdrawing by the Ukrainian artist and poet Taras Shevchenko. The work is a sepia drawing on paper. Taras Shevchenko was a significant figure in Ukrainian literature and art, known for his poetry and his role in the Ukrainian national revival. He created a large body of artwork, including portraits, landscapes, and compositions on various themes, using different mediums. The image depicts three men in a room, with one man standing shirtless and holding a paper, while the other two are seated.

Page from the Peresopnytsia Gospel, an illuminated manuscript of the four Gospels of the New Testament that is considered a significant cultural artifact of Ukraine.

Robinson Crusoe by Taras ShevchenkoThis drawing is an illustration of the literary character Robinson Crusoe, created in 1856 by the Ukrainian artist and writer Taras Shevchenko. The artwork is done on paper using sepia and bistre and is part of the collection at the Taras Shevchenko National Museum in Kyiv, Ukraine. Shevchenko was known to have a high appreciation for Daniel Defoe and his novel "Robinson Crusoe," and even advised both children and adults to read the book. The drawing shows Crusoe, depicted with long hair and a hat, seated in a cave and reading a book. A goat can be seen behind him. The work was created during Shevchenko's exile, a period in which he was forbidden from writing or drawing. The artist was a prominent figure of the Ukrainian national revival.

Mykola Murashko portrait

Cathedral of the Pochaiv Lavra (interior view)The painting was created in 1846 during Shevchenko's trip to Volhynia, where he was a member of the Archeographic Commission. It depicts the interior of the Assumption Cathedral, which is part of the Pochaiv Lavra monastery in Ukraine. The Pochaiv Lavra is one of the most revered and largest shrines in Ukraine.

Ukrainian Refugee American Style

Portrait of singer L.A. Delmas (1908-1909) by Ukrainian artist Oleksandr Murashko.

Taras Shevchenko and a Kazakh Boy Playing with a CatSepia drawing by the Ukrainian artist and poet Taras Shevchenko, created between 1856 and 1857. The artwork depicts Shevchenko in the background, observing a Kazakh boy in the foreground who is playing with a cat. The drawing was made while Shevchenko was in exile at Novopetrovsk fortress (now Fort Shevchenko in Kazakhstan) on the Mangyshlak Peninsula. During his ten years in exile, he was officially forbidden from writing or painting. However, he continued his artistic work secretly with the support of friendly locals and his friends. He was assigned to a geological expedition, which provided him with opportunities to sketch. The drawing is in the collection of the National Museum of Taras Shevchenko in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Ivan Ajvazovskij

Ivan Ajvazovskij