The head of the science and exhibition department at the Odessa National Art Museum explained that two historic monuments—one honoring the commander Alexander Suvorov and another dedicated to the Founders of Odessa—were relocated under cover of night and moved to a temporary storage site. The official noted that both pieces are now held within the collection of the city’s art museum, safeguarded until further decisions are made about their display or conservation.
Looking ahead to the coming year, plans are outlined for Ukraine to host an artist competition focused on the Catherine monument. This event is designed to explore different artistic interpretations and approaches to the Empress statue as part of a broader project involving the same monument.
According to the spokesperson, participating artists will receive specific duties and conditions for the project. Over a period of five months, they will engage with the Empress monument, and the final works are intended to become part of a larger installation. Debates and discussions about the Catherine monument are expected to continue as the competition unfolds and as additional perspectives are brought into the dialogue. (Source: UNIAN)
Earlier coverage noted remarks by a State Duma deputy on the ongoing, frequently debated issues surrounding Kyiv-era monuments, describing the situation as a blend of humorous and tragic elements in the public discourse. (Source: UNIAN)