On November 6, students majoring in Fine Arts and Restoration (the Department of Digital Art) and “Cultural Studies and Museology” (the Department of Performing Arts and Culture) Faculty of Culture and Creative Industries at Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design, together with their teachers Svitlana Pashukova, Senior Lecturer, and Daryna Chernyak, Associate Professor, visited the exhibition “Oleksandr Murashko. Color Modulations”, dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the artist’s birth, one of the most prominent representatives of Ukrainian painting of the early 20th century.
The exhibition, held in the halls of the National Art Museum of Ukraine, brings together about fifty paintings and graphic works by the artist, immersing viewers in a world of color, light, and deep emotions. Visitors had the opportunity to see Oleksandr Murashko’s iconic works, including his portraits, genre scenes, and landscapes, which impress with their combination of realism, expression, and deep psychological insight.
During the tour, special emphasis was placed on the importance of studying Ukraine’s artistic heritage and its influence on contemporary art, as paintingbb – which also shapes cultural memory – is an integral part of national identity. What the students saw sparked lively discussions, sincere emotions, and inspired them to develop new creative projects.
Such cultural and educational events contribute to the formation of aesthetic taste, a deeper understanding of national artistic traditions, and strengthen the connection between the past and the present in creative education.
An unexpected power outage added to the atmosphere and even brought a touch of mysticism to the event – the exhibition continued in the light of smartphone flashlights and small spotlights. The unusual lighting created a unique space for reflection, allowing visitors to perceive the play of colors in the artist’s works in a completely new way. This moment deepened the visitors’ experience of the exhibition, reminding us that true art can speak even in semi-darkness.
We sincerely thank Yulia Litvynets, Director of the National Art Museum of Ukraine, for the opportunity to visit the exhibition, and the tour guide for an informative, engaging, and inspiring commentary!
12.11.2025
