The Ukrainian Museum

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Members Holiday Open House

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Members Holiday Open House Sunday, 14 Decmber

The Ukrainian Museum is grateful to all our members for their continued support. As a sincere thank-you and in the holiday spirit, we invite you to an open house to enjoy our current exhibitions, a festive atmosphere, and light refreshments.

As a special perk, members will receive a 20% discount on all in-store purchases made that day — perfect for holiday shopping! (Please note: this offer applies to in-person purchases only and is not available online.)

We look forward to celebrating the holiday season together with you. This is a complimentary members-only event, and registration on Eventbrite is requested.

14

December
1 – 5 pm

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Light on the Waves

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Light on the Waves is a special screening program dedicated to the emergence of video art in Odesa in the second half of the 1990s — a period when media technologies were only beginning to enter the artistic language of Ukraine. These first works appeared against a backdrop of social and political transformation and the search for new forms of imagination that challenged the inertia of post-Soviet culture.

The Soros Center for Contemporary Art in Odesa (1996–2003) played a decisive role in this process. As part of the international SCCA network across Central and Eastern Europe, the Center provided artists with access to previously unattainable equipment — video cameras, editing stations, and digital tools — enabling experimentation and the development of new visual languages. The works of this period, marked by visual spontaneity, bodily performance, sound, archival materials, and diary-like gestures, soon gained international recognition at Videoformes (France), Ostranenie (Germany), Impakt (Netherlands), and Manifesta, Documenta, and the Venice Biennale.

Curated by Andrii Siguntsov, curator of the Museum of Odesa Modern Art, Light on the Waves revisits this key chapter in Ukrainian contemporary art while highlighting its ongoing influence. Alongside landmark works from the 1990s, the program features recent videos by emerging artists, emphasizing the continuity and transformation of this practice across generations.

Light on the Waves is presented in partnership with Razom for Ukraine as part of the Ukrainian Culture Festival 2025.

Friday, 31 October
6:00–8:00 PM

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Members’ Opening Night

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Join us for an exclusive members’ preview celebrating the opening of two landmark exhibitions:

Boris Mikhailov
September 13, 2025 – January 18, 2026
The first major U.S. museum exhibition of Ukraine’s most acclaimed living artist. Featuring selections from Yesterday’s Sandwich and Parliament, Mikhailov’s work reveals the resilience of everyday life and the realities of politics in post-Soviet society.

The Wreath: A Century of Ukrainian Women Beyond the Ocean
September 13, 2025 – January 18, 2026
Marking the 100th anniversary of the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America, this exhibition explores a century of women’s cultural, political, and humanitarian contributions across the globe.

Celebrate the creativity, vision, and enduring spirit of Ukrainian art and culture.

Saturday, 13 September
6 – 8pm

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Black Square Fete

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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

Tickets
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
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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 [email protected] to inquire about other payment methods, including check and bank transfers. Sponsorship opportunities are available and can be provided upon request.

Echoes of Summer: UM Benefit Art Auction

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You are cordially invited to a spectacular evening of elegance, creativity, and celebration. Please join us for a Fine Art Auction featuring an inspired collection of artworks by talented and renowned artists. Spend the evening mingling with fellow art lovers enjoying cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and live entertainment. Proceeds from the art auction will support general operations of The Ukrainian Museum. Featured artists include: Lydia Bodnar-Balahutrak, Christina Debarry, Inka Essenhigh, Oleksandr Glyadyelov, Maya Hayuk, Orest Hladky, Jacques Hnizdovsky, Iryna Homotiuk-Zielyk, Mykola Lipsky (aka Boris Yefimov), Yuri Masnyj, Nikifor, Arcadia Olenska-Petryshyn, Natalia Pohrebinska, Christina Saj, Ilona Sochynsky, Clement Trofimenko, Bohdan Tytla, Yaroslaw Wyznyckyj, Patricia Zalisko.

Echoes of Summer: UM Benefit Art Auction Catalog

Cocktail Hour: 7 pm
Auction of Artworks: 8 pm

This will be a night to remember—filled with culture, conversation, and captivating experiences. We look forward to seeing you there!

Saturday 6 September
7 – 10 pm

Tickets: $161.90

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