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    Portrait of the artist Margit Selska. 1930s. Photo by Oleksandr Krzywoblotsky
    Portrait of the artist Margit Selska. 1930s. Photo by Oleksandr Krzywoblotsky
    Epifanij Drowniak
    Epifanij DrowniakNikifor Drovniak (real name Epifany Drovniak) was a Ukrainian primitivist artist of Lemko origin, born on May 21, 1895 in the city of Krynica (now Krynica-Zdrój, Poland) and died on October 10, 1968 in Folusz. His life was full of difficulties: he had speech and hearing impairments, lived in poverty and loneliness, and was often considered mentally ill. Despite this, Nikifor created over 40 thousand works, mostly watercolors, on paper, cardboard, notebook covers, and other improvised materials.   His work includes self-portraits, landscapes of Krynica, and images of churches and city panoramas. In the 1930s, his works were discovered by Ukrainian artist Roman Turin, who presented them in Paris, which brought Nikifor some recognition among artists. However, real recognition came only in the 1960s thanks to the support of the Polish artist Marian Włosinski, who organized exhibitions of his works in Warsaw and other cities.  After Nikifor's death, his legacy was preserved, and today
    Interior of the mansion of Bohdan and Varvara Khanenko.
    Interior of the mansion of Bohdan and Varvara Khanenko.
    Rest
    Rest
    Modest Menczynski - Lohenrin in the opera Lohenrin > by Richard Wagner. 1909
    Modest Menczynski - Lohenrin in the opera Lohenrin > by Richard Wagner. 1909
    Mentsynskyi Modest Omelyanovich
    Mentsynskyi Modest Omelyanovich
    Ukrainian Princess Olga
    Ukrainian Princess Olga
    Marie Bashkyrtseff a star artist of Paris
    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
    Olena Prakhova
    Olena Prakhova
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    Olga Adrianivna Prakhova in the "Mac" costume and Laura Arthurivna Dugottier in the "Vesta" costume.Photo by Franz de Meser. Documentary and archival fund of the National Art Museum of Ukraine. F. 17 (Mykola Murashka Foundation). Unit coll. 3. Ark. 219
    In a boat. Portrait of Margaryta Murashko (the second title is "Under the Willows")
    In a boat. Portrait of Margaryta Murashko (the second title is "Under the Willows")The location of the work is unknown
    On the terrace. Portrait of Margaryta Murashko
    On the terrace. Portrait of Margaryta MurashkoThe location of the work is unknown
    Studio of Oleksandr Murashko
    Studio of Oleksandr Murashko
    Oleksandr Murashko in his workshop.
    Oleksandr Murashko in his workshop.
    Serge Lifar and Piblo Picasso
    Serge Lifar and Piblo Picasso
    Serge Lifar in a suit with wings painted for him by Pablo Picasso
    Serge Lifar in a suit with wings painted for him by Pablo PicassoThis photo was taken during the performance of Icarus, which premiered in 1935 at the Paris Opera. Picasso created the scenography and costumes for this ballet, which became an important event in the art world.
    Serge Lifar poses in stage costume
    Serge Lifar poses in stage costume
    Portrait of Vira Kholodna
    Portrait of Vira Kholodna
    Vira Kholodna
    Vira Kholodna
    Portrait of Helena Chołoniewska, née Dunin-Borkowska in riding dress
    Portrait of Helena Chołoniewska, née Dunin-Borkowska in riding dress
    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.
    Lady Butterfly, Solomiia Krushelnytska in character
    Lady Butterfly, Solomiia Krushelnytska in character
    Roma Prima-Bogachevska in a mask made of Malanka
    Roma Prima-Bogachevska in a mask made of Malanka
    Portrait of Olexandra Exter
    Portrait of Olexandra Exter
    Atelier of Olexandra Ekster
    Atelier of Olexandra Ekster
    Olexandra Ekster in blur
    Olexandra Ekster in blur
    Solomiia Krushelnytska (on the right) with her sister Osypa Bandrivska
    Solomiia Krushelnytska (on the right) with her sister Osypa Bandrivska
    Solomiia Krushelnytska as Madama Butterfly
    Solomiia Krushelnytska as Madama Butterfly
    A scene from the play "Hello on the Wave 477!" - A scene from the play. "Infernal action with Ostap Vishnya"
    A scene from the play "Hello on the Wave 477!" - A scene from the play. "Infernal action with Ostap Vishnya"Act 3. Scene 3.. Beelzebub – Mytrofan Kononenko, Ostap Vyshnia – Oleksandr Khvylia
    A scene from the play "Hello on the Wave 477!". Act 3. Scene 3. "Infernal action with Ostap Vyshnia"
    A scene from the play "Hello on the Wave 477!". Act 3. Scene 3. "Infernal action with Ostap Vyshnia"Owls – I. Bilashenko, Lidia Krynytska, Klavdia Pilinska, Witch – Mykola Savchenko, Ostap Vyshnya – Oleksandr Khvyla
    Action 1. Part II "Kaloshi No. 13" (advertising poster)
    Action 1. Part II "Kaloshi No. 13" (advertising poster)A scene from the play. Chudak - Dmytro Milyutenko, Bearers - Tamara Zhevchenko, Olga Pigulovich
    Kazymyr Malevych - ukrainian artist
    Kazymyr Malevych - ukrainian artistHis work is evidence of how the avant-garde moves forward, constantly looking back, how traditional Ukrainian folk culture becomes an inspiration for revolutionary and modern art.
    Ivan Ajvazovskij
    Ivan AjvazovskijAivazovsky was most successful in seascapes. And since 1844, he was even an artist of the naval staff. However, Aivazovsky painted canvases not only on marine themes. Among his other series of paintings: Caucasian, Ukrainian landscapes, Armenian history, Crimean War.
    Sonya Delaunay
    Sonya DelaunayFar from being limited to painting, she tries out other types of creativity: monumental frescoes, theater decorations, posters, textiles; creates "couture" dresses.
    Founder of modernism in sculpture Archypenko
    Founder of modernism in sculpture ArchypenkoOne of the founders of cubism in sculpture. Honorary member of the Ukrainian Artists' Association in the USA (UAAA) and current member of the American Academy of Arts and Literature.
    She anticipated American underground cinema
    She anticipated American underground cinemaThe artistic style of Eleonora Maya Deren anticipated American underground cinema. In 1943, she made one of the most influential experimental films in American cinema, Meshes of the Afternoon, in collaboration with cinematographer Alexander Hammid.
    Ukrainian phenomenon artist Kyjindzhi
    Ukrainian phenomenon artist KyjindzhiAn artist from Mariupol with a world name and Greek roots conveyed all the beauty of Ukrainian nature.
    Hello, This Is Radio 477!
    Hello, This Is Radio 477!Scene from the show. Act 1. Part 2. “Galoshes № 13” (advertising poster)
    Impressive costumes of Krushelnytska
    Impressive costumes of KrushelnytskaShe was very famous not only in Poland, where she became a real star, but also throughout Europe.