The National Museum “Kyiv Art Gallery” has launched a major exhibition titled “Andriy Chebykin. MASTER AND WORKSHOP” to celebrate the 80th birthday of the renowned Ukrainian graphic artist and educator. The show features a comprehensive range of Chebykin’s work, from his classic 1970s etchings and 1990s nudes to recent pieces created during the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, such as “The Enemy Was Shot Down Over Tatarka.” Uniquely, the exhibition also includes works by his former students, highlighting his 55-year legacy at the National Academy of Fine Arts and Architecture.
This exhibition is significant as it documents the evolution of the modern Ukrainian graphic arts school through the lens of one of its most influential figures. By juxtaposing intimate explorations of nature and femininity with raw, contemporary reflections on war and national identity, the project underscores the resilience of Ukrainian cultural production. It serves as both a tribute to Chebykin’s pedagogical impact on over 300 artists and a testament to the role of art in processing ongoing national trauma and the hope for peace.