Hutsul art presented in New York for the first time
An exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum showcased the unique art of the Carpathian region.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York has presented a large-scale exhibition of Hutsul art for the first time. The exposition includes wood carving, ceramics, pysanky (Easter eggs), weaving, and jewelry from the Carpathian region. The exhibition was made possible through collaboration between Ukrainian and American museums and private collectors. Over 20,000 people visited the exhibition in its first week. American media called it the 'discovery of the year' in ethnic art.
