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Commemorating Igor Chomyn: Lviv Museums, Polish Art, and Scientific Cultural Cooperation Event

Explore Igor Chomyn's enduring impact on Polish art curation and Polish-Ukrainian cultural cooperation at this event.

This event pays tribute to Igor Chomyn, a distinguished Ukrainian museum professional. It marks the first anniversary of his passing, celebrating his instrumental role in curating Polish art from Lviv's collections and fostering Polish-Ukrainian scientific collaboration. The discussion will feature art historians and museologists, examining his professional achievements and significant contributions to cultural heritage. Learn about his legacy and extensive publications.

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Exhibition summary

This event celebrates the work of Igor Chomyn, a Ukrainian museum professional significant for his role in Polish-Ukrainian scientific collaboration and his curatorial work with Polish art in Lviv's museums. The discussion will focus on his contributions and legacy on the first anniversary of his death.

Curatorial context

This event commemorates the first anniversary of the passing of Igor Chomyn, a distinguished Ukrainian museum professional. Chomyn served for many years as the chief inventory specialist at the Lviv National Art Gallery and was instrumental in curating numerous exhibitions that showcased Polish art from Lviv's collections. His extensive publications include significant catalogs on Polish paintings, plaques, and medallions, as well as a catalog of Polish portraits held by the Lviv National Art Gallery. The discussion will feature art historian and museologist Dorota Janiszewska-Jakubiak, museologist Michał Michalski, and art historian and museologist Jerzy Petrus. They will delve into Chomyn's professional achievements and his crucial role in advancing Polish-Ukrainian scientific and cultural cooperation.

Admission and ticket notes

The event is associated with the 'Warszawska Inicjatywa Kresowa' and details are likely available through the Dom Spotkań z Historią website.

SKARBY Z LWOWSKICH MUZEÓW. Igor Chomyn in memoriam key exhibition facts

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Venue
History Meeting House
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Apr 29, 2026 – Apr 29, 2026
Artist line / attribution
Igor Chomyn (in memoriam), Dorota Janiszewska-Jakubiak, Michał Michalski, Jerzy Petrus.
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