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20 OUR LIFE • March-April 2025 THE UKRAINIAN MUSEUM 222E6NYC Village to Modern May 16 – August 17, 2025 This spring and summer, The Ukrainian Museum is presenting Village to Modern – an extraor - dinary exhibition that will be accompanied by the first major catalogue exploring the profound influence of Ukrainian folk art on 20th century Ukrainian art. This groundbreaking exhibition illuminates the vibrant colors, geometric patterns, and unique symbols of Ukrainian folk art that inspired art pioneers such as Kazimir Malevich, Alexandra Exter, Vasyl Yermylov, Sonia Delaunay, Maria Prymachenko, Sergei Parajanov, and Jacques Hnizdovsky. Their innovative works, deeply rooted in Ukrainian artistic traditions, redefined global artistic movements and continue to res- onate today. Many of the works in Village to Modern come from the Museum’s own collection, complemented by rare loans from three esteemed museums in Ukraine. This is a unique oppor - tunity to experience these masterpieces in New York, showcasing the richness and resilience of Ukrainian creativity. The influence of Ukrainian folk art on Ukrainian modernism in the early 20th century was profound and far-reaching. With its vibrant colors, geomet - ric patterns, and unique symbols, Ukrainian folk art played a significant role in shaping the artistic movements of the early 20th century, particularly the work of many Ukrainian artists. The avant-garde artists of the early 20th century sought to break away from traditional artistic con - ventions and explore new forms of expression. They were inspired by the simplicity and authenticity of Ukrainian folk art, which had its creative roots in domestic settings within small villages across the country and was seen as a reflection of the soul of the Ukrainian people. Folk art’s bright colors and bold patterns influenced avant-garde artists to ex - periment with new techniques and styles, leading to the development of innovative and groundbreak - ing artworks. One of the key figures in the Ukrainian avant-garde movement was Kazimir Malevich, a painter and art theorist who is best known for his pioneering work in abstract art. Malevich was deeply influenced by Ukrainian folk art, particularly the traditional em - broideries and textiles that he encountered in his homeland. He incorporated elements of folk art into his own work, creating abstract compositions Kilim. Kosiv, Hutsul region, Ivano-Frankivsk oblast, western Ukraine, 1920s–1930s.
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