Exhibition «Blood from Milk»: Exploring Embodiment in Ukrainian Art from the 18th Century to Today
In Kyiv, at the National Art Gallery located within the historic walls of the city, a significant exhibition titled «Blood from Milk» has opened its doors.
This project has become a remarkable cultural event, bringing together different eras and styles to explore the theme of the human body and embodiment through Ukrainian art from the 18th century to the present day.
The display features works by both renowned and contemporary artists, encompassing various genres such as painting, graphics, sculpture, and photography.
A total of 45 artists’ works are showcased, including Ukrainian classics Anton Losenko, Ilya Repin, Zinaida Serebriakova, as well as modern figures like Oleksandr Roytburd, Volodymyr Sai, Anatoliy Kryvolap, Valentyn Khrushch and others.
The artworks are organized into four thematic blocks: «Body-Aesthetics», «Body-Identity», «Body-Trauma and Memory», and «Body as Connection».
The exhibition curator, Irina Khomenko, explains that embodiment serves as a mirror to contemporary experiences, allowing reflection on vital human aspects.
In times of war and turbulence, embodiment becomes not only an aesthetic and artistic issue but also a means of expressing pain, wounds, and resilience.
Art becomes a tool for processing trauma and understanding these experiences.
Alongside this, the exhibition features a collective project «Art of Dignity», highlighting human dignity and resilience among Ukrainians during difficult times.
Photographs by Oleksandr Hlyadyev are also presented, offering viewers a contemporary visual portrait of Ukraine.
The ticket price is 200 hryvnias, with reduced tickets for certain categories at 100 hryvnias.
The exhibition is open at: Kyiv, Teryshenko Street, 9, from 11:00 to 18:00 (closed on Mondays and Thursdays), and until 19:00 on Tuesdays.
The exhibition will be running until the end of the month, inviting all to explore the depths of human embodiment and the art it inspires or reflects.