BRAMA, December 18, 2002, 9:00 am ET
Press Release
"Renaissance of Kyiv" Art Exhibit
On the heels of Kyiv mayor Oleksandr Omelchenko's visit to New York City,
the Ukrainian Institute of America is hosting the "Renaissance of Kyiv"
exhibit, featuring photos, artwork and footage from the best Ukraine's
capital has to offer.
The exhibit is part of the Ukrainian Institute of America's 2003
"Renaissance of Kyiv" celebrations. The UIA hosted Omelchenko,
heavyweight champs Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko, cosmonaut Leonid
Kadeniuk, performers Nina Matvienko, Oleksandr Vassylenko and pianist
prodigy Kostyantyn Tovstukha in New York City from December 9 to 11.
Omelchenko was in town to receive the UIA's 2002 "Man of the Year" Award.
"We honored the man who has led the renaissance of Kyiv," Walter
Nazarewicz, president of the Ukrainian Institute of America said, "Kyiv
is Eastern Europe's best kept secret, and a flourishing center for arts,
culture and recreation. Omelchenko has given Ukrainians and visitors to
the city's capital something to cheer about." Omelchenko has served as
the mayor of Kyiv since 1996.
The exhibit documents some of the great changes that have evolved in
Ukraine's capital since Independence in 1991.
Conceived as a multi media program, the exhibit incorporates the sounds
and sights of the city with video and radio clips, TV commercials and
programs, and images of building renovations and new developments. The
images on the walls range from historic restorations of churches, to
detailing the city’s vibrant economy. Exhibit visitors are invited to
leaf through 150 page Dining Out guides as well as browse the Kyiv Yellow
Pages.
The exhibit was prepared by Ulana Baczynskyj, Zwen Goy and Roman Goy.
The exhibit showcases the transformation of Kyiv, from a rundown Soviet
town to the European capital city of independent Ukraine.
The Ukrainian Institute of America is located at 2 East 79th Street in New
York City (@ 5th Avenue) in the prestigious museum district near the
Guggenheim Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Right beside
Central Park.
The exhibit is open daily - except holidays - from noon to 6:00 pm, until
January 31, 2002. Donations accepted. Curator: Ulana Baczynskyj
To schedule group tours, contact Ulana Baczynski and Zwen Goy at the
Ukrainian Institute of America, Phone: 212 288 8660, uiapress@rccpr.com
Note: Kyiv and Kiev
Americans tend to spell the name of Ukraine's capital using the Russian
language "Kiev." As part of ongoing efforts to shed its Soviet past, the
Ukrainian government has made "Kyiv" the official English language
spelling for the country's capital. The word "Kyiv" corresponds to the
Ukrainian pronunciation of the city's name.
ukrainianinstitute.org
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