Yohanan Petrovsky-Shtern, Ukrainian-American historian, artist, former fellow at the IIAS and part of the "Cultural Archaeology of Jews and Slavs: Medieval and Early Modern Judeo-Slavic Interaction and Cross-Fertilization" and " Cosmopolitan Spaces in an Urban Context: A Case Study of Odessa, 1880-1925" research groups, has launched his "Confronting Catastrophes" exhibition in Chicago.

The showcase, hosted at the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, portrays poignant scenes of wartime struggles. Attendees, including community leaders and art enthusiasts, praised Petrovsky-Shtern's ability to capture the essence of contemporary turmoil. His artwork, characterized by vivid imagery against a backdrop of conflict, offers profound insights into the resilience of those affected by war. Petrovsky-Shtern's exhibition underscores the enduring power of art to evoke emotion and shed light on the human experience amidst adversity.

 

 

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