Entitled Maps, the show brings together the paintings of Nikita Tsoya, Ukraine’s Artist of the Year 2017; drawings by Lviv-born artist Vasyl Savchenko; and the sculptures of Lviv-based sculptor Oleh Kapustyak, public broadcaster Polish Radio’s IAR news agency reported.
At the launch of the exhibition on Tuesday, Polish Deputy Prime Minister Piotr Gliński spoke about Poland’s support for Ukrainian artists and cultural institutions amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Gliński, who is also culture minister, said that Poland was "supplying Ukraine with equipment to protect heritage sites,” as well as providing “accommodation and scholarships for Ukrainian artists.”
He announced that the government would organise a tour of Poland for orchestras from Ukraine.
Meanwhile, Wojciech Kolarski, an aide to Polish President Andrzej Duda, said that Poland was providing "wide-ranging support" for Ukraine to help it defend itself against Russian aggression.
“It’s not just humanitarian aid for the victims of the war, but broad support, including for cultural institutions,” Kolarski added.
‘Poland supports us with all its heart’
Ukraine's Savchenko, a member of the Polish government’s Gaude Polonia scholarship programme, thanked Poland for its support “at this difficult time, after that terrorist organisation called the Russian Federation invaded Ukraine.”
“Poland is supporting us with all its heart and we appreciate it very much,” the Lviv-born artist said.
Showcasing work by Savchenko, Tsoya and Kapustyak, the exhibition is open to the public until April 24.
Wednesday is day 42 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Poland has welcomed more than 2.5 million refugees fleeing Russia's war against Ukraine, according to officials.
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Source: IAR, kordegarda.org