"Closed Opening"

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Yury Morozov

"Closed Opening" of Petro Boyko's exhibition project

Everything was as promised: a few days before the official start, the "Closed Opening" of Petro Boyko's exhibition project "My Home – My Chaos" announced by the organizers took place.

The event (the word "event" does not convey the meaning of what was happening) took place in the exhibition halls of the Museum of Decorative Arts of Ukraine on Saturday, November 29, 2025.

Living paintings by Petro Boyko

Animated illustrations of the artist's paintings from the exhibition "My Home - My Chaos".

Outside, there is a winter, almost Christmas atmosphere on the territory of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, inside, there is the magic of the creative process, where in a single space there is an art exhibition, a musical stage, a film set and the main focus of the exhibition – "Boyko's Transparent Cube".

The artist and musicians turn into the main characters of the stories, art historians and restorers - into actors (and not always supporting roles), the guests present – into assistants to the director or stage manager, extras and visitors to the exhibition fascinated by the course of events, the professors pretend to be themselves.

The already fantastic museum premises are filled with a "cinematic fog" and the scenes take on an almost mystical meaning: at the "musical" location – HLIBOROB band with premiere of the song "Nachuvaysya", in the "Boyko Cube" – shooting for the press, the filmmakers create material for a new video for the song "Samota", the invited guests enjoy the exhibition and communication.

Sometimes everything that happens seems like improvisation, chaos. In fact, "behind the scenes" is the incredible work of professionals: screenwriters, directors, stage managers, curators, journalists, film crews and support teams.