The municipal museum of personal collections named after O.V. Bleshchunov has organized an exhibition in memory of Odessa painter and graphic artist Alexander Yosipovych Shkuropat (1964—2008). This year marks the 60th anniversary of the artist's birth. In honor of this milestone, admirers have planned a documentary film titled 'Alexander Shkuropat. Revival' and a memorial exhibition of painting and graphics titled 'Revival'.

Shkuropat began his painting journey at the age of ten in a children's boarding school in Kiliya, Odessa region. His first solo exhibition was held in the summer of 1991, showcasing his work at the Odessa Art Museum. Odessa journalist and art enthusiast Eduard Ratushnyak describes Shkuropat's themes as 'keen observations of the periphery': 'From the very first solo exhibition, it was clear that this was an observation of the hidden life of a small Ukrainian village. To immerse oneself in these scenes means to smile, reflect, be surprised, cry, and even laugh.'

Notable events in the artist's career included participating in the first International Art Festivals 'Classical Avant-Garde and Contemporary Art of Ukraine' in Kyiv in 1996 and 1997, where Shkuropat represented his city alongside other Odessa masters. Over time, his artistic potential was showcased in both large and small collective exhibitions across galleries in Lviv, Zurich, Kyiv, Odessa, Vienna, and beyond.

The 'Revival' exhibition at the Bleshchunov House features paintings from the series 'Odessa and Its Surroundings', 'City of Fish', 'My Ukraine', and 'The Abduction of Europe'. Additionally, there are 'home' works left by the master for himself and his family, serving as reminders of the beginning of his creative journey. These rarities will be seen by the audience for the first time.

The organizers have conditionally divided the exhibition into four parts within the museum's communicative-exhibition space 'Apartment No. 6':
- the first hall 'Students. Painting and Graphics. Exhibition Posters. Mid 80s – 90s of the 20th-21st century';
- the second hall 'Painting. 80s, 90s of the 20th – early 21st century';
- glass stand 'Albums. Photos. Catalogs. Newspapers. Manuscripts';
- portfolio 'Drawings, Engravings. Mid 80s'.

In addition to the works from the 'Revival' exhibition, the curators hold over 60 pieces by Alexander Shkuropat.

The exhibition will run from October 3 to 27. The exhibition is open to visitors on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 11 AM to 5 PM.