Ministry of Arts and Culture

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Mission Statement​

Art and stories inform us on a society's values and ideals. In turn, these aspects of culture help us better understand a country's politics and people. History is just as important as it gives context to the current socio-political climate. The Republic of Ukraine has an interest in forming successful international-relations, and mutual-understanding increases the successfulness of communications and ties. Therefore, cultural development and historical preservation--the missions of the Ukrainian Ministry of Arts and Culture--are paramount. Our efforts focus primarily on Ukrainian culture. However, considering the history of genocide in Eastern Europe, we recognize the need to preserve and educate the public on non-Ukrainian cultures as well.

Ihor Kalynets,
Minister of Arts and Culture

Projects - The Information in this Table is Currently Private and Encrypted
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Image	Location	Project	Projected Costs	Status
	Bogdan and Varvara Museum of Art	Building restoration and updates to fire safety measures.	TBD	Planning stage Consider different window glass to prevent sun-damage.
	Chernobyl	Addressed numerous health and safety issues.	TBD	Deferred to Ministry of Energy & Natural Resources and Ministry of Infrastructure & Regional Development
	Restitution Project	WIP	TBD	Early planning stage Legal paperwork must be drafted Guidelines must be drafted Need more concrete list of items Inquiries must be sent
	Black Sea Project	WIP	TBD	Early planning Stage Numerous items to be addressed

New Acquisitions - The Information in this Table is Currently Private and Encrypted
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Item Description and Provenance	Acquisition Date	Current Location	Image​
Anonymous. Portrait of Saskia van Uylenburgh[?] in the style of Rembrandt Harmenszoon Van Rijin. 16th century. Canvas. 77cm. x 68.5 cm. Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels.	Nov. 1996	Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels. To be transported.
Coecke van Aelst, Pieter. Saint Mary Magdalena.1532. Oil on oak panel. 86.5 cm. x 68 cm. Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels.	Nov. 1996	Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels. To be transported.
Egmont, Justus van. The Reconciliation Between the Romans and the Sabians. 17th century. Oil on canvas. 38 cm. x 56.5 cm. Rubens House, Antwerp.	Nov. 1996	Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels. To be transported.
Monticelli, Adolphe (attributed). Two Young Women and a Dog in a Park (Deux jeunes femmes et un chien dans un parc). 19th Century. Oil on canvas. 31 cm. x 26.5 cm. Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels.	Nov. 1996	Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels. To be transported.
Smits, Jakob. Father of the Convict (Le père du condamné).1901. Oil on canvas. 100 cm. x 90 cm. Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels.	Nov. 1996	Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels. To be transported.
Stallaert, Joseph. Death of Dido (La mort de Didon). 19th Century. Oil on canvas. 265 cm. x 412 cm. Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels.	Nov. 1996	Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels. To be transported.
Stevens, Alfred. Salomé. 1888. Oil on canvas. 119 cm. x 98 cm. Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels.	Nov. 1996	Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels. To be transported.