Olha Savchenko
Art historian, exhibition curator at Khanenko Museum. Specializes in European painting of the 17th–19th centuries.
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27 February 2026Museum signs partnership agreement with the LouvreThe museum has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Louvre, providing for exhibition exchanges, joint scientific research, and curator exchange programs. The first joint project will be t…
27 February 2026Museum opens new permanent exhibition of Ukrainian avant-gardeThe museum has unveiled a new permanent exhibition dedicated to the Ukrainian avant-garde of the early 20th century. The collection includes works by Oleksandr Bohomazov, Kazimir Malevich, Oleksandra…
22 February 2026'Facets of Modernity' catalog became a bestsellerThe 'Facets of Modernity' catalog became a bestseller among art publications. The first print run of 1,000 copies sold out in two weeks. The 200-page edition includes reproductions of all 80 works (40…
22 February 2026Student volunteers conducted 50 tours in a monthAs part of 'Facets of Modernity', Khanenko Museum launched a student volunteer program. 20 art history students were trained and conducted 50 free tours in the first month. Olha Savchenko personally p…
22 February 2026Panel discussion 'Identity in 21st Century Art'As part of 'Facets of Modernity', Khanenko Museum hosted a panel discussion 'Identity in 21st Century Art'. Philosopher Taras Liutyi, art historian Oksana Barshynova, and three exhibition participants…
22 February 2026Curator's tour revealed 'Facets of Modernity' conceptCurator Olha Savchenko led an exclusive tour of 'Facets of Modernity' for collectors and art critics. She explained each 'dialogue pair' concept — classical and contemporary works placed side by side.…
22 February 2026'Facets of Modernity' united 40 artists at Khanenko MuseumKhanenko Museum opened the major exhibition 'Facets of Modernity', where 40 leading Ukrainian artists explore identity. Curator Olha Savchenko structured the display as a dialogue between classical wo…
22 February 2026Khanenko Museum received grant for gallery modernizationKhanenko Museum received a grant from an international cultural heritage preservation fund for modernizing storage and climate control systems. Work begins in summer and includes ventilation upgrades,…
22 February 2026Night tour 'Secrets of the Khanenko Collection'Khanenko Museum launched a series of night tours 'Collection Secrets'. In the intimate atmosphere of the evening museum, guides share stories that don't make it into standard tours: how the Khanenkos…
22 February 2026Khanenko Museum digital archive opened to the publicKhanenko Museum launched a public digital archive containing over 5,000 digitized works from the collection. Each entry includes a quality image, detailed description, provenance history, and ownershi…
22 February 2026Masterpiece restoration: return of a 17th-century paintingKhanenko Museum completed a two-year restoration of a 17th-century Dutch landscape. The painting required complex intervention: reinforcing the base, removing later overpaint, and restoring the origin…
22 February 2026Khanenko Museum opens 'Facets of Modernity' exhibitionKhanenko Museum opened 'Facets of Modernity' — one of the most ambitious events of the season. 40 leading Ukrainian artists present works exploring identity in a globalized world. Curator Olha Savchen…
