You are cordially invited to the inaugural Black Square Fête, an annual gathering of art supporters, collectors, and connoisseurs for an evening celebrating the vital work of our institution.
Experience the Museum like never before. The ambiance of avant-garde style will be showcased through decor, interactive art, and food art by a Cordon Bleu–trained chef, culminating in the grand finale: an auction of exclusive artworks by contemporary American artists inspired by a dialogue with Kazimir Malevich’s Black Square.
This annual event will provide crucial support for the beautiful building that the Museum has called home since 2005, as well as the Museum’s programs, including KOLO and SHKOLA.
Join this legacy to ensure the Museum’s bright and prosperous future and its essential role in the New York cultural scene.
7
November
6 – 9 pm
Admission:
$300 / $500
Dress code:
Avant-Garde Chic
Program
6:00 – 7:00
Welcome hour
Celebratory toast from Artwinery, Interactive art zones and food experience by a Cordon Bleu-trained Chef Ksenia Radkevich
7:00 – 7:15
Opening remarks and a keynote speech
7:15 – 8:00
Curated auction
of exclusive art works and experiences inspired by Malevich legacy. Artworks by Peter Halley, Maya Hayuk, Misha Tyutyunik, Synchrodogs.
8:00 – 9:00
Cocktail party
Live entertainment, music, mingling, open bar, and desserts. Art station.
Auction Catalog
Maya Hayuk
Open Hatch, 2025
8-color hand-pulled screen print, signed and numbered by the artist
40 x 30 in, framed
Monoprint edition
Peter Heley
Untitled, 2025
Acrylic paint and pencil on paper
21 x 16 in, framed
Synchrodogs
Untitled, 2014
Color photograph printed on paper
40 x 30 in, framed
Set of Six Pre-War Artwine Rare Bottles from Bakhmut
Misha Tyutyunik
Number 1, 2025
Hand painted acrylic on wood
24.5 x 15.5 in
Unique work created for The Ukrainian Museum
Set of three books about Kazimir Malechiv
Set of Six Artwine Brut White 2018 Vintage
Misha Tyutyunik
Number 2, 2025
Hand painted acrylic on wood
24.5 x 15.5 in
Unique work created for The Ukrainian Museum
Single ticket $300
- Admission to the party for one person
Dynamic duo $500
- Admission to the party for two people
Influencer $1,000
- Admission to the party for two people
- Inclusion on the host committee list
- Tax deduction letter for $500
Patron $2,500
- Admission to the party for four people
- Inclusion on the host committee list
- Recognition in selected event materials
- A copy of the book with the autograph “HE AND I WERE UKRAINIANS”. Autobiographical Text by Kazimir Malevich. Rodovid 2025
- Tax deduction letter acknowledging the donation of $1,500
Visioner $5,000
- Admission to the party for four people
- Inclusion on the host committee list
- Recognition in selected event materials
- A copy of the book with the autograph “HE AND I WERE UKRAINIANS”. Autobiographical Text by Kazimir Malevich. Rodovid 2025
- Tax deduction letter acknowledging the donation of $3,500
- A bottle of Artwinery’s flagship sparkling wines
Black Square Theme
Kazimir Malevich, born in Kyiv and inspired by a Ukrainian village, created works exhibited in museums around the world. More importantly, his art conveyed ideas of freedom, unburdened by pragmatism, manipulation, or propaganda. It envisioned a future that transcended the outdated past. His iconic Black Square marked a new era, and his Suprematism movement greatly influenced
modern architecture and design worldwide.
The Museum draws inspiration from the pioneering vision of this legendary artist and aims to offer New Yorkers a chance to celebrate its incredible legacy while learning about Ukrainian art and its impact on the global art scene. The inaugural event in 2025 is intended to become an annual tradition that brings together Museum friends and patrons.
Museum Programs
Through its signature educational program SHKOLA (School in Ukrainian), the Museum hosts over 50 public programs each year, including folk art and culinary workshops, oral history and visual presentations, guest speaker tours, film screenings, bilingual tours, expert roundtables, and neighborhood walking tours. Designed for families, students, seniors, and newly arrived refugees, SHKOLA focuses on accessibility through multilingual content, affordable admission, and partnerships with local schools and community organizations. Our aim is not only to preserve Ukrainian heritage but also to strengthen the civic and cultural fabric of New York City by connecting Ukrainian stories to the broader histories of the East Village and beyond.
KOLO is a networking series for young professionals that offers a space for meeting, exchanging ideas, and building community.
The lead sponsor of the inaugural Black Square Fête – Artwinery and its brand Artwine. These sparkling wines were handcrafted using the “méthode traditionnelle” and rescued from Bakhmut cellars just before the occupation. Available in limited quantities in the United States, Artwine is a Ukrainian export that embodies the culture and spirit of a country that celebrates quiet victories and cherishes each moment with family and friends.
Please email anastasia.gudko@ukraininanmuseum.org to inquire about other payment methods, including check and bank transfers. Sponsorship opportunities are available and can be provided upon request.
