The Ukrainian Museum of Australia is excited to welcome all to the opening of its new exhibition “Collection/Connection” this Sunday, 15 September, 12pm-3pm!
Collection/Connection will see Australian artists of Ukrainian heritage Kiera Brew Kurec and Eva Heiky Olga Abbinga creatively respond to the museum’s collection and archives.
The Ukrainian Museum of Australia operates to preserve, exhibit and collect artefacts, documents, books and Ukrainian folk art for exhibition, research and education which reflect the culture and history of Ukrainian immigration in Australia.
The museum boasts a collection of over 10,000 donated religious historical artefacts, wooden carvings, kylims, national costumes, pysanky, musical instruments, embroidery and more. The collection also features works of renowned Ukrainian artists such as George Kruk, Edward Kozak, Ivan Marchuk, Volodymyr Lupiichuk, Andriy Sukhorskyi and Vasyl Sidak.
During the museum’s 44 year history, over 70 major exhibitions have been held around Australia, attracting thousands of local and international visitors, scholars, politicians and dignitaries.
The museum has even recently been featured in the August 2024 edition of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria’s History News: see the full article here.
“Collection/Connection” Exhibition Opening and Community Celebration:
📍 Ukrainian Museum of Australia, behind the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, 35 Canning St, North Melbourne
📅 Sunday 15 September 2024
⏲️ 12pm midday – 3.00pm
Exhibition regular working hours:
⏲️ Open Fridays and Sundays 12.00pm midday to 3.00pm
