Valery Geghamyan Award Winners
The Valery Geghamyan Award recognizes the most expressive and talented artists and fine arts figures who shape the face of the contemporary cultural scene.
Mykola Lukin
2024
Odessa artist, graphic artist and teacher who combines realistic motifs with fantasy images in his work. His works often have a deep philosophical content, exploring the themes of human existence and urban metaphysics. Lukin actively exhibits and participates in art projects.
As a teacher at the Odessa Art College, he influences the formation of a new generation of artists, passing on his knowledge and experience to them. The combination of creative practice and pedagogy makes him an important figure in contemporary Ukrainian art.
Iwona Malewicz
2021
Curator and cultural figure, known for her active activities in the field of support and development of contemporary art. She heads the Kazimir Malevich Association in Germany, organizes international projects that popularize Ukrainian art abroad.
Iwona supports young artists, develops cultural ties between countries and contributes to the creation of platforms for the exchange of ideas. Her activities are important for the integration of Ukrainian art into the global context.
Anna Susharnyk-Kravets
2021
A master of realistic painting, known for her elegant landscapes, portraits and still lifes. Her works are distinguished by a subtle technique of execution and deep penetration into the essence of the depicted objects. Anna actively participates in art sympsiums and plein airs, which helps to enrich her creative experience.
In addition to her artistic activities, Susharnyk-Kravets participates in cultural projects and exhibitions, contributing to the popularization of Ukrainian art both nationally and internationally. Her works are an example of loyalty to traditions and high artistic skill.
Nelly Kirman
2020
An artist who works in painting and graphics, combining traditional Ukrainian motifs with a modern artistic vision. Her work is distinguished by the brightness of color, the dynamics of compositions and deep emotional content. Themes of culture, nature and the present are constantly present in her works.
Kirman actively participates in exhibitions and art projects, her works are presented in museums and private collections in Ukraine and abroad. She is a bright representative of contemporary Ukrainian art, which maintains a connection with traditions, while looking to the future.
Oleksandr Brittsev
2020
A painter and graphic artist whose work is closely connected with historical and cultural themes. He combines the influences of folk art and modern artistic trends in his works, creating compositions that encourage reflection on the past and present. His works are distinguished by a wealth of symbols and images.
Brittsev actively exhibits in Ukraine and abroad, gaining recognition as a master of thematic painting. He is part of the modern Ukrainian art community, contributing to the preservation and development of cultural heritage through artistic creativity.
Volodymyr Slepchenko
2019
An artist with a wide range of genres, including portrait, landscape and abstract painting. His works are distinguished by a bright color scheme, rich texture and emotional expressiveness. Through his work, he seeks to convey the inner state of a person and the atmosphere of the moment.
Slepchenko participates in numerous art events, including national and international exhibitions. His works are in private collections, and the artist himself is an active participant in the artistic life of Ukraine, constantly experimenting and developing his own style.
Anton Kovach
2018
A painter and graphic artist known for his experimental approach to image-making. His works are distinguished by a combination of classical techniques with modern concepts, which creates complex, multifaceted images full of symbolism and emotional depth. The themes of time, memory, and the search for identity run through his work.
Kovach actively exhibits at national and international exhibitions, gaining recognition among both critics and a wide audience. He also participates in artist residencies, where he develops his ideas and expands his artistic horizons.
Svitlana Nechay-Soroka
2017
An artist who works in the genres of easel painting and graphics. She is known for her ability to convey deep emotions through color and form, often addressing themes of nature, femininity, and the inner world of man. Her works combine traditional techniques with modern experiments in materials, which makes them unique and recognizable.
Svitlana actively participates in numerous exhibitions and art projects, her works are in private collections both in Ukraine and abroad. Her work is distinguished by sensitivity to detail and multi-layered symbols, which allows the viewer to find new meanings with each viewing.
These artists demonstrate the breadth and diversity of contemporary Ukrainian art. Their works are distinguished not only by high artistic skill, but also by deep semantic content, which makes their names important for the cultural development of the country.
