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    The red living room of the Khanenko family

    The young couple, the Khanenkos, were fascinated by the idea of their own artistic gathering. They traveled a lot in Europe, visited auctions and private collections. They were guided by the advice of leading experts in the history of art.

    Khanenko Museum
    Khanenko Museum
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    Photo of the main facade of the National Museum of Arts of Ukraine. Early 20th century.
    Photo of the main facade of the National Museum of Arts of Ukraine. Early 20th century.
    Berezil Museum
    Berezil MuseumDuring the winter 1924-1925 season, Berezil received the premises of the V. Lenin Theater (former M. Solovtsov Theater). The museum exhibition was displayed in three rooms in the foyer. Berezil staff gave tours and continued to put together the collection of the Theater Museum, which from the beginning was planned as an all-Ukrainian museum.
    Large green living room of Hanenko museum in the 1920s.
    Large green living room of Hanenko museum in the 1920s.The Khanenkos collected a collection of world art for about 40 years, and then transferred it to the city.