Bakhmut long 23” Gerdan of turquoise and white pearlized beads with fringe on bottom Textiles Though the current war began

Though the current war began eight years before the all out assault-on February 27

How did a local war in Europe affect the stability if the whole world

size  19" x 19'

The collection includes works by recognized masters such as Alexander Archipenko

A very generous gift from the Self Reliance New York Federal Credit Union provided funding for this exhibition

Bakhmut long 23” Gerdan of turquoise and white pearlized beads with fringe on bottom Textiles Though the current war beganIn Ukraine, necklaces were not just adornments but also carried deep symbolic significance. The most widespread types are Gerdans . Bakhmut Creative Workshop "Oberih" supports craftspeople from Bakhmut and co ordinates projects to safeguard and promote traditional Ukrainian arts, crafts and cultural heritage in eastern Ukraine. After Bakhmut was destroyed by Russia, the artisans became displaced throughout Ukraine, but they continue their work and