Block 37 Proposal, Chicago, Illinois, PerspectiveBlock 37, the parcel of land in the heart of Chicago’s Loop bordered by State, Randolph, Dearborn, and Washington Streets has stood idle for years in spite of numerous ideas for the construction of new buildings. The redevelopment of the block was originally conceived by Mayor Richard J. Daley in the 1970s to transform the site of old, inferior, low-rise buildings into new and larger buildings with more intensive uses in keeping with the downtown area. The site has been the object of several unsuccessful attempts at development over the years. Architect Helmut Jahn, working for the joint venture development company FJV, prepared several schemes for the site between 1983 and 1987. All of these plans envisioned a giant atrium that would permit continuous movement of pedestrians throughout the block. The developers’ failure to secure a anchor tenant for the development—along with delays by the City and the worsening economic situation—cast doom on the project.

Oleksandr Bogomazov

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

Parishioners arrived, to protest the changes made to the church calendar in ChicagoBishop Jaroslav Gabro, of the Ukrainian rite of the Roman Catholic Church, was absent from his Oak Park home when parishioners arrived on Jan. 20, 1968, to protest the changes made to the church calendar.

People of Ukrainian descent march at Western and Rice avenues on Oct. 13, 1963, in remembrance of the 30th anniversary of the Holodomor, a famine in Soviet Ukraine that killed millions of Ukrainians.People of Ukrainian descent march at Western and Rice avenues on Oct. 13, 1963, in remembrance of the 30th anniversary of the Holodomor, a famine in Soviet Ukraine that killed millions of Ukrainians.

Zino Davidoff, a renowned Ukrainian-Swiss tobacconist and the founder of the Davidoff luxury brandThe photograph shows him standing in front of his cigar shop in Geneva, Switzerland. Zino Davidoff's father, Henri Davidoff, a tobacco merchant, opened a tobacco shop in Geneva in 1911 after the family fled Ukraine. Zino later took over the business and was instrumental in its growth. He is credited with several innovations in the cigar industry, including the invention of the desktop humidor. During World War II, he famously acquired the cigar stock from Paris to protect it from the invading forces, which cemented his reputation as a key figure in the European tobacco trade. The Davidoff brand, now owned by Oettinger Davidoff AG, has expanded beyond cigars to include a range of luxury products such as fragrances, leather goods, and accessories.

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

Two models in Sonia Delaunay's boulevard Malesherbes studioThe photograph depicts two models wearing designs by artist and designer Sonia Delaunay. The outfits are described as beachwear, swimwear, or clothing with geometric patterns. One model holds an umbrella, also designed by Delaunay. The designs are part of the "Simultaneous" line, which reflects Delaunay's artistic theory of using bold, contrasting colors and geometric shapes to create movement and harmony. The clothing was created to suit the real lives of women, allowing for freedom of movement.

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.

Jim Morrison in Ukrainian embroideryThis photograph shows musician Jim Morrison, the lead singer of the rock band The Doors, in 1966. The photo was taken by Guy Webster. The shirt he is wearing is a traditional Ukrainian embroidered shirt known as a vyshyvanka. According to some accounts, the shirt may have been a gift from artist Andy Warhol, who was of Ukrainian descent.

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.

Anna Sten in Nana (1934), dark room

Anna Sten in Nana (1934)

Carl & Pearl Butler in Nudie Cohn, rodeo tailor from Ukraine costumes

Collection of things created by Nudie Cohn

Billy Walker in the Nudie Cohn costume

The Ukrainian Refugee Who Shaped American Style

Ukrainian Refugee American Style

Elton John's "Nudie Suit"he suit was designed by Nudie Cohn, an American tailor who created custom rhinestone-studded outfits for many celebrities in the 1970s. This particular suit, with its ornate embroidery and a cowboy hat featuring stars, is one of his most well-known outfits from the era. The singer's flamboyant style and elaborate stage costumes became a defining part of his public image.

Pioneer of modern architecture in Brazil from Ukraine - Gregory WarchavchikGregori Warchavchik (1896-1972) was a Ukrainian-Brazilian architect who is considered a pioneer of modern architecture in Brazil. This black-and-white photograph shows him looking through a tiny camera on a tripod. In the 1920s and 1930s, Warchavchik was a prominent figure in the Brazilian modernist movement.

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

Bishop-Martyr Nykyta BudkaA book presentation was held in Rome last week for the launch of a new biography of the first Ukrainian Greek Catholic Bishop of Canada, Blessed Nykyta Budka. Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk of Kyiv-Halych was present for the book launch, along with Bishop Borys Gudziak of Paris and Bishop Hlib Lonchyna of London. “God’s Martyr, History’s Witness,” by Father Athanasius McVay, was commissioned by the Ukrainian bishops of Canada for the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Bishop Budka’s arrival in Canada. Bishop Budka began his ministry in Canada in 1912, just before the beginning of the first World War. After 15 years in Canada, he returned to his native Galicia in what is now Ukraine. During the Soviet occupation of Ukraine following World War II, Bishop Budka was imprisoned and deported to Kazakhstan, where he died a martyr’s death.

Edifício Barão de Limeira, designed by the Ukrainian-Brazilian architect Gregori Warchavchik in 1939The building is also known as Edifício Mina Klabin, named after Warchavchik's wife, Mina Klabin. Located in São Paulo, Brazil, the building is an example of Brazilian modernist architecture, which gained international recognition for its unique blend of European ideas with the local climate and a strong focus on innovative use of concrete. Warchavchik is considered a pioneer of modern architecture in Brazil, with his other notable works including the Casa da Rua Santa Cruz, considered the country's first modernist residence.

Sonia Delaunay wearing Casa Sonia creations, Madrid, c.1920

Mura ZakrevskaAdventurer, double agent of the ODPU and English intelligence, countess, baroness, writer, diplomat, thief of hearts. An amazing woman who managed to live not one, but several lives at once. And she has several names: Maria Benckendorff, also known as Maria Budberg, also known as Mura Zakrevska.

Ivan ZavadskyBorn in 1780 near Hadyach in Poltava Oblast. He was a circumnavigator and polar explorer, cartographer, hydrographer, and collector of natural history collections. During 1819–1821, he served as deputy captain on the warship Vostok (Russian: Шкхид), which made a circumnavigation of the Southern Ocean in search of a route to the South Pole. This expedition was one of the first to discover Antarctica and the islands near it: the South Sandwich Islands, Alexander I, and Peter I. Since the days of Soviet historiography, Ivan Zavadovsky has been called a Russian, as has Lysyansky. Ivan Zavadovsky. Photo from open sources. One volcanic island was named in honor of Zavadovsky. In 2016, the government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands printed four postage stamps "Zavadovsky Island". Another island in the Western Ice Shelf near Antarctica was also named after him. In Oleksandr Dovzhenko's film story "Antarctica", Ivan Zavadovsky is one of the main characters.

Nudie Kon - Nudie and his Mandolin

Ukrainian refugee - american style

Nudie Cohn on cover of Rolling Stone

Stoianov at the Batumi Classical Gymnasium

The first foreigner who boldly defended the rights of Georgians to their native languageA teacher, ethnographer, and defender of cultural heritage in the 19th century - Olexander Stoianov

Clarice LispectorUkrainian-born Brazilian novelist and short story writer. Her distinctive and innovative works delve into diverse narrative forms, weaving themes of intimacy and introspection, earning her subsequent international acclaim. Born to a Jewish family in Podolia in Western Ukraine.

A picture taken during the work of Oleksandr Murashko on the painting "Annunciation"

Annunciation by Oleksandr Murashko

Villa Bashkirtseff in NiceFrom 1871 to 1877, the Bashkirtseff family villa in Nice served as a setting for Marie’s early ambitions. Here, surrounded by the social life she adored, Marie immersed herself in private studies, driven by her vision of fame. Today, Nice commemorates her with a dedicated street and a permanent display of her work in the Musée des Beaux-Arts.

Marie Bashkyrtseff a star artist of Paris Maria Bashkirtseff gained popularity in Paris in the 1880s thanks to her realist painting "The Meeting," which was exhibited at the Paris Salon. She became the first woman to have her works displayed in the Louvre after her death in 1884 and the publication of her diary in 1887, solidifying her as a

A watering hole under a bridge in a city in Yunnan province by Sofia Yablonska

Sofia Yablonska sits on the hood of a car in Morocco

The anti-Soviet protest of Ukrainians in Chicago

The anti-Soviet protest of Ukrainians in Chicago