Wars can rewrite history, not only in terms of politics but sometimes with the erasure of cultural treasures. Such a loss threatens the art legacy of Ukraine, now three years at war with Russia.
A new exhibition at the Georgia Museum of Art, “The Awe of Ordinary Labors: 20th Century Paintings from Ukraine,” preserves and celebrates a chapter of prolific creativity from Ukrainian artists. The works are on view through June 1.
“City Lights” host Lois Reitzes spoke with curator Asen Kirin, UGA art history professor and Georgia Museum curator of Russian art.
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