The ensemble of ceramic panels on the exterior of the House of National Creative Teams of Ukraine was created by the renowned ceramic artist Olha Rapai–Markish between 1985 and 1987. Three ornamental compositions of flowers and birds, placed on the 4th and 5th floors, are harmoniously integrated with the large-scale panel on the ground floor. With her signature mastery and unique vision of form and meaning, the artist rendered motifs of Ukrainian folklore on decorative glazed tiles, drawing inspiration from Petrykivka painting and incorporating whimsical creatures reminiscent of the celebrated artist Mariia Pryimachenko.
The ensemble of ceramic panels on the House of National Creative Teams of Ukraine has been granted the status of a newly identified cultural heritage site (monumental art).
Text and photo by T. Miachkova.

The mosaic “Land and People” (1978–1980, created by artists Stepan Kyrychenko, Iryna Kyrychenko, and Roman Kyrychenko) adorns the façade of the V.P. Kukhar Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry and Petrochemistry of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. The panel features a large, colorful flower with two female figures at its center — personifications of science and nature. The work stands out with its striking color accents, making the building a prominent feature in the architectural landscape and naturally drawing attention. In some sources, this monumental work by the Kyrychenko family is mistakenly referred to as “Man and Nature.”
The V.P. Kukhar Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry and Petrochemistry of the NAS of Ukraine and the building’s decorative design have been granted the status of a newly identified cultural heritage site (history, art).
Text and photo by T. Miachkova.

The vertical composition of the mosaic “Ukrainian Song” (1967, created by artists Stepan Kyrychenko and Nadiia Klein) depicts three figures: a dancing woman, a bandurist, and a Hutsul flute player. On both sides, the work is ornamented with three flowers inspired by traditional folk painting. The theme can be interpreted as a representation of two elements in the Ukrainian song: the first — epic, and the second — romantic and lyrical.
The mosaic panel “Ukrainian Song” is a newly identified cultural heritage site (monumental art). It has suffered significant material losses. In 2019, artists Mykhailo Kyrychenko and Fedir Hryhorov reconstructed the missing fragment — the woman’s head and her right hand — but installation work did not take place due to lack of funding.
Text and photo by T. Miachkova.

Between 1969 and 1972, renowned monumental artists Mykola Storozhenko, Ivan Marchuk, Anatolii Haidamaka, and Larysa Mishchenko worked on the artistic design of the Bogolyubov Institute for Theoretical Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Today, seven monumental and decorative art pieces adorn and stand as the pride of the institution. Among them is the stained-glass and metal spatial composition “Atomic Fission” — a collaborative work by Anatolii Haidamaka and Larysa Mishchenko. In literature, this piece is also referred to as “Movement.” The spatial composition “Atomic Fission” is rendered in an abstract form, symbolizing complex physical processes. The combination of glass and metal was once enhanced by internal backlighting within the structure.
The Institute for Theoretical Physics of the NAS of Ukraine and the building’s decorative design have been granted the status of a newly identified cultural heritage site (history, art).
Text and photo by T. Miachkova.

Between 1969 and 1972, renowned monumental artists Mykola Storozhenko, Ivan Marchuk, Anatolii Haidamaka, and Larysa Mishchenko worked on the artistic design of the Bogolyubov Institute for Theoretical Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Today, seven monumental and decorative art pieces adorn and stand as the pride of the institution. Among them is the interior mosaic panel “The Lviv Stauropegion Brotherhood of the 16th–18th Centuries” by Mykola Storozhenko, which features depictions of Ivan Fedorov, Pamvo Berynda, Schweipolt Fiol, and Maksym Berezovsky. The cartouches contain quotes from the charter of the Lviv Stauropegion Brotherhood.
The Institute for Theoretical Physics of the NAS of Ukraine and the building’s decorative design have been granted the status of a newly identified cultural heritage site (history, art).
Text by T. Miachkova, photo by Yu. Melnyk.

Between 1969 and 1972, renowned monumental artists Mykola Storozhenko, Ivan Marchuk, Anatolii Haidamaka, and Larysa Mishchenko worked on the artistic design of the Bogolyubov Institute for Theoretical Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Today, seven monumental and decorative art pieces adorn and stand as the pride of the institution. Among them is the interior mosaic panel “Kyiv-Mohyla Academy of the 17th–18th Centuries” by Mykola Storozhenko. Against the backdrop of the academy’s buildings, the work depicts a disputation among five students. Completing the composition, on the left stands the figure of philosopher Hryhorii Skovoroda, and on the right — Feofan Prokopovych, one of the academy’s rectors. The cartouches feature quotes from the works of Hryhorii Skovoroda.
The Institute for Theoretical Physics of the NAS of Ukraine and the building’s decorative design have been granted the status of a newly identified cultural heritage site (history, art).
Text by T. Miachkova, photo by Yu. Melnyk.

Between 1969 and 1972, renowned monumental artists Mykola Storozhenko, Ivan Marchuk, Anatolii Haidamaka, and Larysa Mishchenko worked on the artistic design of the Bogolyubov Institute for Theoretical Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Today, seven monumental and decorative art pieces adorn and stand as the pride of the institution. Among them is an abstract fresco painting by Ivan Marchuk, symbolizing the terrestrial and underwater worlds. The painting once adorned the meeting room on the second floor. Over time, part of the wall with the artwork was demolished to create windows. Later, the room suffered damage from flooding, which severely affected the remaining fragments of the piece. In the 1990s, the new management of the Institute took conservation measures to preserve what was left of the painting.
The Institute for Theoretical Physics of the NAS of Ukraine and the building’s decorative design have been granted the status of a newly identified cultural heritage site (history, art).
Text and photo by T. Miachkova.

Between 1969 and 1972, renowned monumental artists Mykola Storozhenko, Ivan Marchuk, Anatolii Haidamaka, and Larysa Mishchenko worked on the artistic design of the Bogolyubov Institute for Theoretical Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Today, seven monumental and decorative art pieces adorn and stand as the pride of the institution. Among them is the interior ceramic panel “To Distant Planets” by Ivan Marchuk. The panel, composed of tiles, features stylized portraits of nine scientists and captures the moment just before the launch of a spacecraft. At the center, surrounded by his colleagues, stands Serhiy Korolyov with his hand raised toward the control panel. Completing the composition are the figures of Konstantin Tsiolkovsky on the left and Mykola Kybalchych on the right.
The Institute for Theoretical Physics of the NAS of Ukraine and the building’s decorative design have been granted the status of a newly identified cultural heritage site (history, art).
Text by T. Miachkova, photo by Yu. Melnyk.

Between 1969 and 1972, renowned monumental artists Mykola Storozhenko, Ivan Marchuk, Anatolii Haidamaka, and Larysa Mishchenko worked on the artistic design of the Bogolyubov Institute for Theoretical Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Today, seven monumental and decorative art pieces adorn and stand as the pride of the institution. Among them is the relief ceramic panel “Yaroslav the Wise” in the interior, created by Ivan Marchuk. The artwork is composed of tiles reminiscent of ancient ceramics. These tiles depict the prince and his three daughters, who became queens of France, Norway, and Hungary, as well as warriors, farmers, craftsmen, monks, and ornamental plant motifs. On one of the tiles, Ivan Marchuk portrayed a man with long hair and a mustache holding a palette and brush — an embedded self-portrait.
The Institute for Theoretical Physics of the NAS of Ukraine and the building’s decorative design have been granted the status of a newly identified cultural heritage site (history, art).
Text by T. Miachkova, photo by Yu. Melnyk.

Between 1969 and 1972, renowned monumental artists Mykola Storozhenko, Ivan Marchuk, Anatolii Haidamaka, and Larysa Mishchenko worked on the artistic design of the Bogolyubov Institute for Theoretical Physics of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Today, seven monumental and decorative art pieces adorn and stand as the pride of the institution. Among them is the mosaic panel “Plakhta” by Ivan Marchuk, located on the side façade. The work symbolically depicts the atom and complex physical phenomena — the spectrum of sunlight and the structure of matter.
The Institute for Theoretical Physics of the NAS of Ukraine and the building’s decorative design have been granted the status of a newly identified cultural heritage site (history, art).
Text by T. Miachkova, photo by Yu. Melnyk.

The mosaic “Creative Work”, created by the prominent Ukrainian monumental artist Mykola Storozhenko between 1975 and 1977, showcases the diversity of professions. With the dominance of red hues and the interplay of diagonal and vertical lines, this piece radiates movement and energy — qualities that undoubtedly reflect the essence of true professionals devoted to their craft. The technique combines mosaic with relief.
The mosaic “Creative Work” has been granted the status of a newly identified cultural heritage site (monumental art).
Text and photo by T. Miachkova.

The mosaic “Environmental Protection” (“Nature Conservation”), created by the prominent Ukrainian monumental artist Mykola Storozhenko between 1975 and 1977, conveys — through images of people, animals, birds, and marine life — a theme that remains highly relevant today: the importance of caring for nature. The artist united the three elements — earth, water, and air — as symbols of the foundations of the world. The technique combines mosaic with relief.
The mosaic “Environmental Protection” (“Nature Conservation”) has been granted the status of a newly identified cultural heritage site (monumental art).
Text and photo by T. Miachkova.