Honoring Artists in Odessa
During the City Day celebration, Odessa's mayor, Gennady Trukhanov, reflected on the year's achievements and presented the 'Cultural Capital' award to distinguished artists.
"In times of war, culture serves not only as a source of inspiration but also as an indomitable force that unites us. The ideas and emotions you convey through your art provide support to our citizens, heal wounds, and inspire hope for a brighter future," said Gennady Trukhanov.
Supporting artists during this challenging time is extraordinarily important. Their talents not only revive national pride but also bolster the economy.
Every project, exhibition, or concert is an opportunity for all of us to feel unity and demonstrate that we stand together in the fight for peace and prosperity.
Recipients of the 'Cultural Capital' award include:
- Iryna Biryukova, General Director of the Odessa National Scientific Library, Honored Worker of Culture of Ukraine;
- Dmytro Velychko, Honored Artist of Ukraine, Dean of the Faculty of Art and Graphics at the Southern Ukrainian National Pedagogical University;
- Volodymyr Vrublevskyi, conductor and producer of the project 'VLASNE. Ukrainian Project: four centuries of Ukrainian music';
- Stas Zalobniuk, one of the most prominent artists in Odessa;
- Oleksandr Samusenko, chief director of the Odessa Academic Ukrainian Musical and Dramatic Theater;
- Tetyana Ivanova, Ukrainian actress and volunteer;
- Semion Kantor, art historian and critic;
- Pavlo Kozlenko, Honored Worker of Culture of Ukraine and director of the Museum of Genocide;
- Mykhailo Reva, Honored Artist of Ukraine, sculptor, and founder of the RevaFoundation;
- Esfir Serpionova, artist and master of Ukrainian decorative arts.
