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Serhiy Tsiupko: Why It Is Important to Support Children’s Creativity Right Now

Posted on by Сергій Цюпко

Art has a special power — it helps a person speak about the most important things even when words are not enough. This is especially true for children, for whom creativity often becomes the most sincere language of feelings. That is why supporting children’s creativity is one of the important areas of my philanthropic activity.

Several years ago, the First Private Museum of Ukrainian Contemporary Art, with the support of the Serhiy Tsiupko Charity Fund, held a children’s drawing competition titled “I Draw Ukraine – Peaceful and Free!”. At the time, we did not even expect such a strong response. The museum received more than a thousand works from different parts of Ukraine.

Each of these drawings was special. Children depicted Ukraine as they dream of seeing it: peaceful, bright, filled with light and hope. The works contained a lot of colour, symbols and imagination, but most importantly, they radiated sincerity. While reviewing these drawings together with the museum team, we experienced genuine emotional pleasure. It was a moment when you realise how deeply children feel the world around them and how strongly they want their country to be happy.

This experience inspired us to continue the tradition of children’s creative competitions.

In 2026, the First Private Museum of Ukrainian Contemporary Art announced a new children’s drawing competition, this time dedicated to the theme of Easter — one of the most important holidays in our cultural tradition.

We invited children to explore the theme of festive symbols, folk customs and family traditions associated with Easter. For some, this might mean pysanky (painted Easter eggs), for others — a festive Easter basket, and for many — family warmth, the spring rebirth of nature, or an atmosphere of shared joy.

It is important to us that this competition is open to all children. That is why this year we have introduced a separate category for participants with special educational needs. Three prize places will be awarded in this category, because every child deserves the opportunity to express themselves and feel supported.

I am convinced that in times of war, creativity takes on special significance for children. Through drawing, they can express their experiences, dreams and hopes. Sometimes one child’s drawing can say more than long conversations.

That is why it is so important to create opportunities where children can create, fantasise and feel that their voice matters.

For me, philanthropy in the fields of culture and education is not just support for individual projects. It is an investment in the future. After all, it is through culture, art and creativity that the worldview of the new generation is formed.

The First Private Museum of Ukrainian Contemporary Art aims not only to preserve and promote art, but also to create a space for the development of young talents. That is why the children’s drawing competition is an important part of the museum’s activities.

We strive for children to feel they are part of a larger creative process, to see that their works can be exhibited in gallery spaces and resonate with audiences.

This year’s competition also provides valuable prizes for the winners. The first-place winner will receive an Apple iPad, second and third places will be awarded modern mobile phones. Participants who take 4th to 10th places will receive jewellery awards from our long-term partner — the Kyiv Jewellery Factory.

In addition, twenty of the best works will be awarded diplomas. The winning drawings will be exhibited in the halls of the First Private Museum of Ukrainian Contemporary Art and will also be featured on the museum’s Facebook page.

I am convinced that every child’s drawing is a small story about the world children want to see. These works contain sincerity, faith and a pure aspiration for goodness.

Sometimes it is the child’s perspective that helps us adults see what is most important — that despite all difficulties, life goes on, and the future is being created today.

That is why supporting children’s creativity means supporting the future of Ukraine.

Sergiy Tsyupko’s time machine

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This story was told to me by one of Oleksandr Murashko’s descendants in the 1970s. In the family archive, he unexpectedly discovered two large folders with the inscription – children’s plein airs, June 1918. Another Muscovite war was going on in Ukraine – at that time in a brutal Bolshevik guise. The situation was constantly changing. In 1918, Kyiv was occupied by the German army, and the government was headed by Hetman Skoropadskyi. For a short period, a fragile calm settled down in Kyiv, and people instantly went about their normal, peaceful business. The famous Ukrainian artist asked the children to depict in paintings and drawings how they see the future of their country. According to my friend, he was struck by the unusual brightness of these works and the special saturation of the Ukrainian spirit.

A hundred years have passed, the wheel of history has made its century-long circle, and Ukraine is again at war with its eternal enemy. This time, our people and the army have defended their capital and, despite constant rocket attacks, Kyiv lives a full life. War exacerbated human feelings such as fear, despair and their eternal companion depression. But the people of Kyiv show amazing will, love of life and resilience in these cruel times. In the city, not only Points of Invincibility were created, where residents can warm up and charge their phones, but also, which is no less important, entire Oases of cultural and spiritual life in the conditions of war. People actively attend exhibitions, concerts and performances, which give strength and faith in our final Victory.

One of these cultural oases was created by the well-known Kyiv philanthropist Sergiy Tsyupko. He opened the Residence of his Private Museum of Modern Art of Ukraine in the historical part of the city on the former territory of the Pechersk Fortress. From the first day of its opening, the Residence turned into a cute cozy corner with a unique Kyiv charm, typical for the intellectual and bohemian salons that were kept by the Tereshchenko and Khanenko families at the beginning of the 20th century. As you know, mansions and collections of paintings that belonged to these famous families formed the basis of Kyiv art museums. Beautiful paintings and sculptures from Sergiy Tsyupko’s collection, a constantly updated exhibition, live communication of famous Ukrainian artists, exquisite buffets at exhibition openings – all this creates a refined and unique atmosphere that touches the finest strings of the human soul and brings harmony and joy. And these joyful and necessary feelings were transferred far beyond the Residence of the private museum.

Continuing the traditions of the famous artist Oleksandr Murashko, Sergiy Tsyupko held an All-Ukrainian drawing contest among children on the topic of their vision of our country’s future after the war. The winners of the competition were awarded valuable prizes – top gadgets, especially popular among children. And the Kyiv Jewelry Factory awarded the participants with jewelry products, known for their quality, with national symbols. The idea of ​​the competition instantly gave an impulse to a wonderful energy of creativity and inspiration. More than a thousand drawings embodied a unique map of their childish and bright country, in which these children will live after this war. In fact, it was a journey in a time machine from the Murashko’s plein-air era and the surprisingly bright pictures of the future by Ukrainian children of that time to the drawings of our young contemporaries, who, just like their great-grandfathers and great-grandmothers, see a beautiful and prosperous Ukraine in their future life.

The person who created this project has already combined our great past with the present and the future many times. If the Museum Residence and the children’s project will continue the traditions of the famous patrons – Tereshchenko and Khanenko families, as well as Murashko’s plein airs, then Ukrainian art will carry the light of culture for hundreds of years and give spiritual energy to our people. Patron Sergiy Tsyupko is full of energy and strength, and his new projects will serve the people of Ukraine many more times.

Russian language version of the article: https://tsn.ua/ru/ukrayina/mashina-vremeni-sergeya-cyupko-2604675.html
Ukrainian language version of the article: https://tsn.ua/ukrayina/mashina-chasu-sergiya-cyupka-2604675.html

Sergiy Tsyupko: this is not a competition, but an art festival.

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The competition “I draw Ukraine – peaceful and free!”, organized by the First Private Museum of  Modern Art of Ukraine with the support of the Sergiy Tsyupko’s Charitable Foundation, has become an important event for young artists from all over Ukraine. This event brought together children aged 9 to 13, giving them a unique opportunity to express their dreams through art. The idea of ​​the competition turned out to be extremely popular, because more than a thousand works were submitted by young talents.

Personally, I consider it’s important to develop Ukrainian art and to support young talents, that’s why this unique project was created. The contest became a real platform for young artists who portrayed their vision of a peaceful life in their native land. The participants’ works impressed the jury with their sincerity and outlook on the world.

Choosing the winners wasn’t an easy task, because each work was worthy of high praise. Finally, the jury selected the best and awarded them with valuable prizes. Oleksandra Horbatyuk (10 years) from Zvenygorodka, Sofia Chapko (12 years) from Kovel and Angelina Shevchuk (12 years) from Starokostyantyniv won the prize places. The audience sympathy prize went to Victoria Humenyuk (13 years) from the city of Kryvyi Rih.

The solemn award ceremony held on May 31 in Kyiv was a bright event for the winners and their families. Prizes were awarded by honoured Ukrainian singer Natalia Mogilevska, which made this day unforgettable for all participants. Her presence and support gave additional weight to the contest, emphasizing the importance of supporting children’s creativity.

The winners got the opportunity to display their works in the museum’s halls and on its Facebook page, and I believe that this will be an important step in their creative development. The exhibition of works will allow a wide audience to get acquainted with wonderful works of children’s art, which impress with their immediacy and depth. Undoubtedly, this project brought joy to both the children themselves and their mentors, becoming an important stage on the way to artistic achievements and peaks.

I’m sure that we will hold such contests in the future as well, because supporting and developing the talents of the younger generation is our priority task. Ukraine is rich in its cultural heritage and creative potential, and we are constantly moving forward, combining the past with the future in the flow of modern art.

The spiritual grail of Sergiy Tsyupko

Posted on by Сергій Цюпко

Jerusalem is the most mystical and mysterious city in the world. Carved out of stone, the ancient city is filled with primordial divine energy that has been shaped all human civilization for thousands of years.

The unique Eucharistic set for Communion consists of five items (chalice, discus, star, crown-patron for the discus and crown-patron for the chalice) made of precious metals (gold 750` and silver with gilding).
The center of all major world religions, the place where the Son of God, Jesus Christ, atoned for Adam’s original sin and granted immortality to humanity. The heart of this universal miracle is the main shrine of the Christian world – the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. It is built on the place of the event that changed the course of human history, which continues in the present and will end only with the advent of the Kingdom of God on Earth. For centuries, services for the glory of God, church holidays and rites have been held in this cathedral. Everyone who directly participated in the Divine liturgies, which are especially solemnly held during the 12 main holidays of the church calendar, felt the Holy Spirit penetrating deeply into the human soul.

The ancient Temple, which dates back to the 4th century AD, was rebuilt and renovated many times until it acquired its current form. Calvary, on which Christ was crucified, the Stone of the Unction, where the body of Jesus lay, and Kuvuklia – the place of the Holy Sepulcher itself – all these main shrines of the Christian world are under the dome of the great Cathedral. They illuminate with their spiritual light all rites of holy liturgies that take place in this amazing church.

The central place in these Mysteries is occupied by a huge golden Chalice for Communion, shining with golden splendor and the iridescence of precious stones. This wonderful chalice represents the pinnacle of the jewelry art of Ukrainian jewelers. Masters of the Kyiv Jewelry Factory created a world-class masterpiece worthy of the huge Church of Christendom. A whole team of professionals worked on this unique product, carefully selecting precious metals and gems. They embodied these separate elements into the perfect form of a sacred vessel, symbolizing the Chalice from which Jesus Christ and his disciples drank wine at the Last Supper.

“Drink everything from it, because this is My Blood of the New Testament, which pours out for many in the remission of sins” – this is how this divine commandment is transmitted in the Gospel of Matthew. Since those biblical times, the rite of Communion or the Eucharist has become the main point of the Divine Liturgy as the Sacrament of the union of the human soul with our Creator, a symbol of immortality and spiritual purity. And the Chalice is a mystical religious object in which precious metals and stones dissolve in the Holy Spirit and lose their materiality. As a result, the energy arises that unites all those who pray not only in the Temple, but also far beyond its borders in different countries and cities.

There are thousands of Сhristian Cathedrals on Earth, but the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, as the main Shrine of the Christian world, will shine with its divine power of goodness, justice and human happiness. And in this spiritual Center of world civilization the Chalice for Communion is located, which shines with the light rays of the Holy Spirit on all continents.

Every great creation has its creator. This wonderful Chalice has its one. This is Sergiy Viktorovych Tsyupko – a man who during his life made a huge spiritual leap in his development. Не turned from a great businessman into a true philanthropist who implemented many impressive projects that glorify our Ukraine. The pinnacle of his philanthropic activity was the creation of a huge collection of religious worship’s objects, which were donated to many temples located in the Holy Land. After the generous offerings of Hetman Mazepa in the 17th century, none of the Ukrainians carried out such large-scale projects in Jerusalem and beyond. The unquenchable fire of Kyiv lamps illuminates Calvary, Kuvuklia, the Stone of the Unction, and the Church of the Assumption of the Holy Virgin.

The cup from which Christ gave communion to the disciples is often called the Holy Grail. Various meanings are invested in it: from a vessel for wine to clots of spiritual energy that bestows immortality and absolute power. Emperors, popes and dictators invested enormous resources in the search for the Grail, religious treatises, novels and films were dedicated to it, and its name became a common name for the search for spiritual freedom and eternal life long ago. Sergiy Tsyupko didn’t look for the Grail, he gave to all people who believe in God beautiful creations filled with enormous spiritual energy, and these works of art were gratefully received in the greatest Christian temple in the World. For his gift, Sergiy Tsyupko was awarded the highest awards of the Patriarch of Jerusalem.

“Everything passes and this will pass”, – said the great wise man King Solomon. Everything in the world has its end, except the eternal Spirit and our Creator. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre has been standing for 1600 years and will stand for a very long time. The Chalice, created by Sergiy Tsyupko, is designed for centuries, and its spiritual energy will forever connect Ancient Jerusalem with its spiritual Heavenly Brother Kyiv.

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Ukrainian: https://tsn.ua/ukrayina/duhovniy-graal-sergiya-cyupka-2544808.html 
Russian: https://tsn.ua/ru/ukrayina/duhovnyy-graal-sergeya-cyupka-2544808.html 

Sergiy Tsyupko: The war has opened the world’s eyes to Ukrainian culture and identity

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By Andriy Melnyk

Sergiy Viktorovych Tsyupko is Ukrainian businessman, founder of the Museum of Modern Art of Ukraine, philanthropist, founder of the Charitable Fund of his own name

In an interview with Ukraine World News, Sergiy Tsyupko talked about the activities of the charitable foundation, the spread of Ukrainian art around the world, the “Museum Residence”, the unique private Museum of Modern Art of Ukraine in the center of Kyiv and much more.

“It’s important to remember that Ukrainian art isn’t fashionable only because of tragic events. Our culture and our art have their own deep history, unique aesthetics and meaning that cross the boundaries of time and circumstances. It always deserves attention, respect and recognition.” – believes Sergiy Tsyupko. This is what our interview is about.

Charity in time of war. What was the impetus for the opening and work of the charity fund in 2022?

The start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022 had changed everything. After the liberation of Kyiv Oblast from the occupiers, we saw the real challenges that our country faced, and we realized that we can’t remain aloof. The purpose of the fund is to help people finding themselves in extremely difficult circumstances due to the war, to restore what was destroyed. We understand that our help is just a drop in the ocean of need, but every contribution counts. That’s why we created the Charity Fund to provide coordinated and effective assistance to those who need it most.

Representatives of your charitable fund often visit different settlements of Kyiv region. To what extent has the capital region recovered from the occupation and hostilities?

Although recovery takes time, progress is evident. For example, in the cities of Irpin, Bucha and Gostomel, where huge destruction was caused, we are observing active repair work and restoration of residential buildings and infrastructure. Despite the challenges facing us, we are confident that due to joint efforts, the support of international partners and the indomitable spirit of the Ukrainian people, we will overcome these difficulties and rebuild our communities – they will become stronger than before.

What are the current needs of the residents of the communities helped by the fund?

This is a rather broad question, but I’ll try to summarize. The needs of the residents of the communities with which we come into contact are diverse and often depend on the specific conditions and circumstances they face. The main needs are food products for long-term storage and quick preparation, which are especially important in conditions of lack or instability of electricity supply. This winter, the situation is a little better, and last winter was quite difficult in this regard.

We also meet people who need help in rebuilding their homes and other infrastructure that has been destroyed. There is a great need for building materials, tools and other equipment for repair and reconstruction.

In addition, we see that many people need emotional and psychological support. War inflicts deep emotional wounds, and the maintenance of spiritual health is no less important than the satisfaction of physical needs.

Perhaps the greatest need is the stability. Confidence in the future would become a driving force in the recovery process of the region. But in the conditions of war, it is quite difficult to guarantee stability, so we continue to support each other and move on.

What is needed for the full recovery of the liberated territories? How long can this process continue?

Restoration of liberated territories is a complex and multifaceted process that requires coordinated work at many levels. First, it includes rebuilding the physical infrastructure – residential buildings, roads, schools, hospitals and other key facilities that were destroyed or damaged during the hostilities. Secondly, an important aspect is the restoration of social services and local self-government, as well as ensuring access to basic services, such as education, health care, social protection.

Rehabilitation should also include psychological support and assistance in social adjustment for survivors of war and occupation. The importance of renewal trust of communities and social bonds in these regions can’t be underestimated.

As for the length of the recovery process, it can vary widely and depends on many factors, including the extent of destruction, availability of resources, political and economic stability, and international support. In some cases, it can take several years, in complex situations – much longer. However, the key is our willingness to work together, our focus on positive change, and our commitment to rebuilding and developing our communities.

The charity fund also supports the “Art-Voyage” project. Within the framework of this project selected works from the collection of the Museum of Modern Art of Ukraine were exhibited in the museum halls of various cities of our country. What is this project? And why did you decide to implement it at such a time?

Непереможний дух: «Арт-Вояж» як віддзеркалення української культурної непорушності

The “Art-Voyage” project is close to my heart, as it reflects a deep respect for Ukrainian culture and art. This initiative is not just an exhibition, it’s a dialogue through time and space that connects generations of Ukrainian artists and presents their work to a wide audience. It demonstrates how rich and diverse our art is – from classic canvases to modern works.

Nowadays, when Ukraine is experiencing existential challenges, such projects are gaining special importance. They help maintain the spirit of the nation, inspire struggle and hope, and strengthen our cultural identity. “Art-Voyage” is also a way to show the world that Ukrainian art lives, develops and can inspire people regardless of the circumstances.

In what mode does the Museum of Modern Art of Ukraine in Kyiv currently work?

The Museum works as usual – from Monday till Saturday. Day off is Sunday. During air alarms, we suggest visitors go down to the nearby parking lot.

At the end of the year, the “Museum Residence” was opened. What is the format of it? What can visitors see?

With the opening of the “Museum Residence”, we started a new chapter in the history of our Museum. It is more than just an exhibition space – it is a symbol of how art and culture can adapt and develop even in the most difficult conditions.

Currently, the exhibition “Receipts” is relevant, which presents works received and donated to the museum over the past few years. This is a unique opportunity for visitors to see various works of modern Ukrainian art that reflect the history and development of artistic life in the country.

“Museum Residence” is also a place for dialogue and exchange of ideas. We are open for professional communication, discussions and inspiration. It was created not only to preserve art, but also to inspire and enrich the spiritual life of our society.

In view of the hostilities, missile attacks – how do you manage to save the collection? Do you have to take additional security measures?

Yes, we have taken additional measures. Works from the museum collection are under reliable protection.

You have been collecting since the 90s, and in 2005 the first private Museum of Modern Art of Ukraine was opened. It is unlikely that Ukrainian art was in trend then. What make you to create a collection, and then the Museum of Modern Art of Ukraine?

The idea to create a collection, and later the Museum of Modern Art of Ukraine, grew out of deep respect and love for Ukrainian culture. When I started collecting works, Ukrainian art wasn’t really in the center of world’s attention, but for me it was something more than just collecting pictures. It was a way of exploring and maintaining the cultural identity of our nation.

Having opened the first private Museum of Modern Art of Ukraine in 2005, I wanted to create a platform where the past, present and future of Ukrainian art could meet. This museum became an expression of my faith in Ukrainian artists and their important role in the formation of our national identity.

My goal wasn’t only to preserve these works for future generations, but also to open them to the general public, to show the diversity and depth of Ukrainian art. I wanted people to be able to see and feel this beauty, this power of expression that exists in our art.

I believed that Ukrainian art deserved international recognition, and the museum became a step in this direction.

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, everything Ukrainian became fashionable in the world for a certain period. Did the same thing happen to Ukrainian art?

The war undoubtedly drew the world’s attention to Ukraine, but the art of Ukraine has always had its own unique value and meaning, regardless of external circumstances. The fact that Ukrainian art received more attention in the world during this period is not only evidence of international solidarity, but also an indicator of its depth and expressiveness.

On the one hand, the war has opened the world’s eyes to Ukrainian culture and identity. People all over the world are more interested in Ukrainian art, want to learn about our culture, history and values. This provides new opportunities for artists and cultural institutions, including our museum, to bring Ukrainian art to a wide international audience.

On the other hand, it’s important to remember that Ukrainian art isn’t fashionable only because of tragic events. Our culture and our art have their own deep history, unique aesthetics and meaning that cross the boundaries of time and circumstances. It always deserves attention, respect and recognition.

How can we preserve this “fashion for Ukrainian” even after the victory, despite the fact that fewer and fewer publications pay attention to Ukraine already now?

To preserve this “fashion for Ukrainian” after the victory is a task not only for artists, but also for the entire society. First, we have to continue developing and supporting Ukrainian culture from the inside, creating new works, projects and initiatives. We must remember that true art has inner value and power and can speak directly to people’s hearts, regardless of fashion trends.

Secondly, it’s important to continue the dialogue with the international audience. We have to work actively to ensure that Ukrainian art is represented abroad through exhibitions, cultural exchanges and cooperation with foreign institutions. It’s also important to use all available communication channels – social networks, online platforms, media – to promote Ukrainian art.

And finally, we must focus on quality, not just quantity. It’s important that every project, every work of art is done with respect and dedication. Art should be truthful and emotionally charged to leave a deep mark on people’s hearts and minds. This is the key to ensure that Ukrainian art remains relevant and important, regardless of external circumstances.

Patronage before and during the war. How is it possible to support artists in wartime?

There’s no general answer to this question. I can only answer from a subjective point of view.

I started collecting and supporting Ukrainian art because I believed in its deep value and uniqueness. Every work of art is a story, an emotion, it’s a part of the artist’s soul, and I want it to be known and appreciated both in Ukraine and far beyond its borders.

My philanthropy aims to create an environment in which the arts can grow and flourish. This means funding, organizing exhibitions or, for example, creating platforms for artists. But it also means enlightenment and popularization of Ukrainian art in the world. I strive for everyone to be able to feel and understand the depth and beauty of Ukrainian culture.

In wartime, patronage becomes even more important. We support artists not only financially, but also morally, helping them preserve and develop their art even in the most difficult conditions. This is our responsibility to the future, our contribution to the preservation and development of our cultural heritage.

Do you bring up a culture of philanthropy in your children? What do you advise to parents? Who can become a patron?

Raising a culture of patronage in children is primarily about raising respect for art and culture. I believe that it starts with small steps – from visiting museums, theaters, exhibitions, to reading books and discussing artworks at home. It is important to show children that art is not just entertainment, but a way to express emotions, ideas, history and culture.

My advice to parents would be to include art in everyday life. Let it be a part of family traditions. It is also important to talk to children about the importance of philanthropy, about how supporting art and culture influence on society. Even a small contribution, whether it’s a donation to a cultural project or buying tickets to a local theater, is of great importance.

As for becoming a patron, I believe that everyone can contribute to the support of the arts. Patronage is not always about large sums of money, it is about dedication and the desire to contribute to cultural development.

Everyone who supports the arts – whether through volunteering, donations or simply active attending of cultural events – is part of this important process.

Sergiy Viktorovych, what is your opinion about role of the gratitude of those who have been helped by a patron?

Of course, words of gratitude are very important. Apparently, everyone is pleased to hear or read kind words in response to their actions. But in general, philanthropy is not about gratitude. Patronage is your inner state, which concerns only you and no one else.

This state isn’t fueled by gratitude. You just understand that you have the opportunity and desire to do something important, and you just do it. It’s not even a matter of getting something in return. No, you usually do something, spending your resources, just because you think it’s the right thing to do. And the opinion of other people doesn’t affect your sense of your actions’ correctness.

In fact, the Eucharistic set was transferred to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem in the same way. This is a holy place to which believers from all over the world go in order to be spiritually enriched. I still vividly remember how, during my first visit to the Church, I realized that I wanted sacred rites to be beautiful not only spiritually, but also visually. So that both priests and parishioners get even more aesthetic pleasure from what is happening in the Church.

It was my personal desire, and I still get great satisfaction from the fact that it was possible to implement the idea into life, and the result is placed right above the birthplace of Jesus in the Basilica of the Nativity, in Kuvuklia (place of descent of the Holy Fire), above the Stone of the Unction and Assumption of the Holy Virgin. Patronage that doesn’t seek gratitude but strives for changes is especially valuable. At a time when each of us aim to contribute to the great deal of recovery and support, it’s important to remember that true philanthropy starts from the heart and always finds a way to realization.

Why is it important to visit exhibitions and museums during the war (in the context that the soul needs beauty)?

Art helps us not to lose touch with beauty and harmony, which are so necessary for our soul. Visiting exhibitions and museums allows people to break away from the harsh reality for a moment and immerse themselves in a world of art that heals, inspires and empowers.

The art can serve as an important tool to support the nation’s moral spirit, especially in difficult times. It reminds us of the beauty that exists in the world and the importance of preserving our cultural heritage. Each painting, sculpture, piece of music has a power that helps to heal the wounds caused by war.

Also, visiting museums and exhibitions stimulates reflection and discussion, causes deep emotional experiences, which is extremely important for psychological health. This provides an opportunity for the community to come together, share experiences and support each other.

Therefore, even in such a difficult time, I believe that art should remain accessible to everyone who seeks comfort, inspiration and rest for the soul in it.

What is your favorite piece of art in the museum (if there is) and why?

It must be said that the works kept in the museum are like children. You love them, as each of them has a certain history of acquisition. Often these are meetings with authors, pleasant communication, friendly relations that remain forever in the memory. Of course, I can’t help mentioning the artist Pavel Miroshnichenko, the Crimean masters Valentyn Bernadsky and Viktor Tolochko, Transcarpathian painters. When I see works already on the walls of different exhibitions, memories have awakened again. The main thing is that the works continue their lives and bring joy not only to me personally, but also to all connoisseurs who enter the museum, who understand the importance of preserving artistic heritage as a sign of their time, the time we live together.

How do you see Ukraine in the future, if patronage, charity and spirituality will be the basis for the country’s development?

Of course, the state policy must be the locomotive aimed at the development of private institutions. Everyone has to work for it, because the spirituality of the nation, its educational level is a common issue. And everyone should ask themselves: what have I done? Our museum is a non-profit institution. Our goal is to reach different segments of the population, to develop an aesthetic vision in them and a sense of pride of their roots, to know more about outstanding personalities, to learn to love their region, their land. Artistic view creates prerequisites for spiritual growth.

State and business activities are the counter movement, and it’s the key to our development and the country’s spiritual rise.

Source: Ukraine World News

Sergiy Tsyupko presents the Museum Residence: A new page in museum’s history

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While the construction of the main Museum House is in the plans, while the design work directed to the future continues, you can get your share of inspiration and aesthetics right now.

With the beginning of the war, all our forces are directed towards the approach of victory, but art isn’t put on pause. It finds its embodiment in creative thoughts.

To feel this mood is a gift.

That is why art remains relevant even during the terrible war that came to our land. Some works inspire, others enchant or make you stop and think.

You can read this article in other languages

Ukrainian: https://www.unian.ua/society/sergiy-cyupko-predstavlyaye-muzeynu-rezidenciyu-nova-storinka-muzeynoji-istoriji-12490473.html

Russian: https://www.unian.net/society/sergey-cyupko-predstavlyaet-muzeynuyu-rezidenciyu-novaya-stranica-muzeynoy-istorii-12494622.html 

The collection of the First Private Museum of Modern Art of Ukraine, which includes 6,000 exhibits, arouses great interest in society among those who follow the artistic life of the country, those who are professionally involved in the study of specific time segments of the country’s artistic life, periods of creativity of particular artists. Each work is subject to individual consideration. And there is an understanding that Sergiy Viktorovych Tsyupko managed to preserve the most valuable artistic fund of the country, which had every reason to disappear.

The director of the museum, Oksana Koval, notes that today’s museum course is unchanged – replenishment of the collection, its popularization and, accordingly, the realization of ideas. Even the war did not stop the progressive movement of the institution, although this forced pause in the exhibition activity made it possible to focus on fund and restoration work, which is extremely important. At this time, we activated the “Art-Voyage” project, which, travelling through the museums of Ukraine, introduced the collection to the country’s regions and not only through exhibitions, but also by replenishing the local libraries with our art albums and catalogues.

While the construction of the main Museum House is in the plans, while the design work, directed to the future, continues, you can get your share of inspiration and aesthetics right now, because one more of our museum locations is starting its journey!

We are opening a “Museum Residence” in Kyiv at the address of Yevhena Konovaltsia st., 44 A. The new space of the museum designed to restore active exhibition work in the usual, traditional format. The territory of one and a half hundred meters of exhibition space will provide an opportunity to continue introduction to the collection. With the appearance of a new address, an opportunity arose to reproduce the projects created during the almost 20-year museum period, to fill the themes suggested by today’s time with new content.

“We live the life of our country and understand how attention to people and their needs in any form is necessary, – says the founder of the First Private Museum of Modern Art of Ukraine Sergiy Tsyupko. – By opening a new museum space, we are simultaneously continuing the program carried out by Sergiy Tsyupko’s Charitable Fund, regarding assistance to the families injured during military actions, the war that came to our home. Not forgetting the children, we made them happy with gifts for the New Year. I think that at the next stage of the museum’s history, on the new territory, we will find the ways to interest them in museum programs”.

“Museum Residence” is an opportunity to attract those who are inspired by artistic creativity, for whom the new location is an additional source not only of aesthetic content, but also a place of creative communication, professional discourse.

The name of Sergiy Viktorovych Tsyupko became iconic in the country’s artistic life. He was the one who opened the First Private Museum of Modern Art of Ukraine at the beginning of this century. Years passed, and somehow, in one of the conversations with the museum staff, we heard: “Renting even the most interesting premises that we had before is fine, but our Museum House is our own world! We will build our own premises”! The words of a person, who through charitable works became on the same level with the famous patrons of the past, have good reasons for implementation. A house for own collection is an embodiment of own vision, an opportunity to gather under one roof both a permanent exhibition and space to any exhibitions and projects, an opportunity to immerse yourself in the artistic atmosphere of creative diversity. And at the same time remember how each exhibit is connected with your own, the history of the acquisition, your involvement in it and then clearly feel that the business of life – this is it! High prospects, of course, are waiting for peacetime, but plans for building are laid down in technical and project documentation already today. Depicting the image of the House for the Art Collection, Sergiy Tsyupko is very picky about everything related to the institution’s professional functioning.

The new space opens with an exhibition of new arrivals. The time range is wide enough. It seemed interesting to select works that were donated or purchased by the museum. The exposition is like an intermediate summary of the work, which is important to record. The exhibition of works, which opens the new location, was named simply and concisely – “Receipts”. It seems that it will give a reason to make such reports periodically, updating the composition of participants from time to time.

Today, the list of names indicates the level of representation: L. Rapoport, I. Marchuk, M. Vaisberg, O. Milovzorov, O. Yerzhikovsky, O. Zakharchuk, N. Bondarenko, M. Storozhenko, N. Denisova , M. Mazur, D. Stetsko, families of Zhivotkov, Brovdi and Kotkov and many others, whose contribution to the artistic context of Ukraine’s history is bright. Thanks to the artists’ view, the time we live in, will be clear.

Launching the “Museum Residence”, Sergiy Tsyupko emphasizes: “Our plans for the Museum’s future remain valid. We are waiting for the war’s end, for creative recovery.”

Today is the time of the “Museum Residence”! We believe that the Kyivans and all who have become the part of the museum’s circle of friends long ago will like its chamber format. The new museum address is another page in the biography of the art institution, which is constantly working and building forward-looking plans. Each gradual step brings us closer to the common goal.

We wish them success! Good luck to the “Museum Residence”, happy creative journey!

 

Invincible spirit: “Art-Voyage” as a reflection of Ukrainian cultural inviolability

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Travelling the paths of art, we often meet windows in time that lead us to worlds filled with colours, emotions and ideas left by our ancestors. These windows allow us to understand our past, feel our present and influence our future. The “Art-Voyage” project, which we presented long before the start of the full-scale invasion, wasn’t only an art exhibition, but also a demonstration of the indomitable spirit and multifaceted nature of Ukrainian culture.

In these difficult times, when Ukraine is going through the greatest trials of its modern history, culture is becoming a stronghold of national identity and independence. “Art-Voyage” has become a platform where we could show the strength and beauty of our people through the creative work of artists. This exhibition remains an important milestone in the work of the museum, which I had the honor of founding, because it has brought together the works of artists from different parts of our country.

Each “Art-Voyage” exhibit tells its own story, thoughts about life, love, joy, pain and hope. They became living witnesses of the indomitable will of our people, their talent and invincibility. Our culture is our history, our pride and our future, and it will live forever as proof of our uniqueness and strength.

Due to the “Art-Voyage” project, we have the opportunity to share this culture with the world, to show the beauty and depth of the Ukrainian soul. Our mission is to continue support and development of this rich cultural landscape, even in the most difficult times, so that our next generations can feel connection with their roots and proudly carry this heritage forward.

“Art-Voyage” is not just an exhibition; it is a journey into the world, where art is a mean of communication between the past and the future, between the artist and the viewer, between Ukraine and the world.

I believe that such cultural initiatives are of great importance not only for the preservation of national identity, but also for maintaining the spiritual strength of our nation in difficult times.

I invite everyone to visit the exhibition “ART-VOYAGE. RIVNE”, which began on November 2, 2023 and will work until December 11, 2023.

What is this site for? Sergiy Tsyupko answers the question

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Sergiy Tsyupko’s official website begins its activity with an introductory publication. In a question/answer format, we will reveal the reason for creating the site and its purpose.

– Good afternoon, Sergiy Viktorovych. Let’s start with the obvious question: why have you decided to create your website?

– Good day. I want to note that not only the site, but also several accounts in social media. I never aspired to be a public figure, and now I don’t, but it’s pointless to ignore the fact that my name pops up in Ukrainian information space from time to time.

And as I noticed, the lack of information has a rather negative effect on what is published in some places.

– Let me know, if the lack of information has affected on information space, why haven’t you done this before?

– The issue is again publicity. I have what I live for, I have my interests, I have my family, and that’s only applies to me.
There are people for whom it is normal to record videos or write posts in social media. They chose publicity.
For example, I’m not interested at all in publicity and similar activity. That’s why I didn’t deal with this issue. I’m a free person, so if I don’t want to, I don’t have to.

There were events where I was present. It seemed to me that this dose of publicity was enough. But informational throwaways began to appear, which have nothing to do with reality. I can’t say whether this is someone’s order or an individual initiative, and I don’t intend to deal with it. My goal is to create a source of information that will allow readers to get an alternative point of view.

– Are you worried about what will be written about you in the network?

– No, it doesn’t worry me. But the information forms the context, and this is already quite important. When a person reads a finished article, he expects that the author is carefully processed the facts, carried out systematic work and wrote a high-quality text. If this author is honest, then it really is. And if the customer of article has bad intentions or just chasing big headlines, it misleads the reader.
But the reader trusts the author. Let’s give people another tool to form their own opinion.

– What do you want to talk about through the site and social media?

[long pause]
– Now you may get the impression that I will tell how I don’t want to be public during our entire conversation. The reason is that I just don’t want to come up with deep phrases and wrap them in wise words, answering your questions. Do you understand? I don’t want
to create an invented image.

As for what I would like to talk about, really I wouldn’t like to tell at all, if to be completely honest. I have no need for it. I often said and I continue to insist that a person’s actions should speak for him. This is one of my principles.

I will definitely talk about the activities of the Sergiy Tsyupko’s Charitable Foundation, because this is very important today. In general, there are many topics that should be highlighted.
Perhaps it will be appropriate to raise the issue of the information attack that is being conducted against me in Internet. But there is no concrete publication plan yet.

– Sergiy Viktorovych, what do you think if a person purposely searches for
“dirt”, then he can simply ignore the information you provide?

– I am sure that this will be, and I have no questions for these people. My task is to convey my opinion to those who are ready to accept it. I understand that people are very different, and no one has canceled a prejudiced attitude.
If you look for the negative, you will find it. If you look for the positive, you will find it.

It concerns absolutely each of us. The only question is what intention you have while getting information. If you are ready to accept an alternative opinion, everything will be perfect. Another method is to put a label on a person, and to perceive all information under negative angle of view. Everyone draws conclusions for himself.

– In what form the information will be provided on the website and social media?

– On my behalf, but not in the first person. I don’t want an illusory impression is formed like I’m writing it all by myself. Moreover, people who know me really understand, I wouldn’t do it by myself. I will be honest.

There is an author who can turn my words and thoughts into text, can issue and submit it correctly. In my opinion, this is a great solution for achieving the goal.

If I will have a topic that I consider relevant, we will work on it in the form of an interview or in another form and we will publish it on the website.

Well, for now, let’s start posting with this dialogue.

Establishment of the Sergiy Tsyupko’s Charitable Foundation

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In July 2022, Sergiy Tsyupko founded a charitable foundation, the main activity of which is providing assistance to Ukrainians who suffered as a result of Russian aggression against Ukraine.

The foundation has been working for more than a year, and today in the format of an interview we will present it to you.
I have a few questions for Sergiy Viktorovych about the foundation and its activities.

– Good day. Sergiy Viktorovych, please tell me what does Sergiy Tsyupko’s Charitable Foundation do.

We provide food aid to vulnerable sections of the population, temporarily displaced persons, people who have lost property, as well as families whose relatives are currently at war.
Aid is provided in the Kyiv region in the settlements most affected by the Russian invasion.

Допомога надається в київському регіоні в населених пунктах, які найбільше постраждали від російського вторгнення.

– Why this particular niche? Why not help for the army?

First, all funds can’t work only for the army (although the army is a priority).

Ordinary household issues of civilians should also be solved. We know how necessary help is to those who remained behind, whose families sent their sons to the front, to those who lost their homes during hostilities, those who were forced to move and start life with a clean slate. We have occupied this niche.

Secondly, the question is in the team. The team working in the foundation can be effective enough in the direction of humanitarian aid to the affected population. That’s what they do. And the fund (now I mean only our foundation) – it’s a team first of all.

– Why does the fund have this name?

We had to have a legal entity to formalize our activities. Title and all other formalities didn’t matter, since there was no goal to use it on a large scale in work. Simple recognizable logo, clear name, simple website and Facebook page. This is enough to do what we do.

– Can we say that the creation of the foundation is a logical continuation of philanthropic activity that you were engaged in before?

Apparently, this will be a false statement. Deeds in my activity that can be attributed to charity are mostly of a situational nature. First of all, it was a reaction to a need. If we are talking about the school in my homeland, then it was in need of repair. As for the “Bravo” theater, there was also a need that I was able to solve. And that goes for everything I’ve done.
The formula is very simple: on one side there is a problem, and on the other, this problem must find a response in my heart. Then I start to act. And for this I don’t need charitable foundations and legal entities.

Sergiy Tsyupko’s Charitable Foundation has a clear and specific function that corresponds to persuasion of the foundation team and my own persuasion. And considering the fund as a logical continuation of some activity currently has no sense.

How does the foundation choose the sequence in providing assistance?

This is our biggest pain. We see a huge number of needs and want to help everyone, immediately and fully. But this is impossible. That’s why we focused on Kyiv region. We compiled a list of settlements affected by the occupation or military operations, developed a schedule, contacted local administrations, and agreed on a list of persons in need of assistance. And now gradually we visit each selected settlement.

Are you getting feedback on your activity?

We are getting powerful feedback and it’s very inspiring and motivating. Of course, in global terms, our help is just a drop in the ocean. But due to the fact that we don’t work with intermediaries, but directly with people, we have the opportunity to see everyone’s reaction, talk to those who have something to tell us.

There are many words of gratitude. It doesn’t really matter if it’s common courtesy or sincere words of thanks. During the war, people have many problems, and our Foundation is always there.

Sergiy Tsyupko and his Ukrainian Jerusalem

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Everything that was written about in this essay has never been known in the public space. For many years, Sergiy Tsyupko did not tell anything about this wonderful act of a true philanthropist and a person who made a huge contribution to the spiritual unity of the two world Holy Places of Orthodoxy – Jerusalem and Kyiv. But it’s time to collect stones. Sergiy Viktorovych will soon celebrate his 60th anniversary. His contribution to the spiritual Bridge that protects our Ukraine and Kyiv s will live for centuries.

Sergiy Viktorovych Tsyupko was awarded the two highest awards of the Jerusalem Patriarchate for his benevolence. He is the only Ukrainian who received those awards.

The ancient capital of Rus has a special connection with this religious center of the world. Already at the beginning of the 17th century, long before the capture of Kyiv by the Moscow tsars, the monks of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra called it the Second Heavenly Jerusalem. Kyiv is a powerful spiritual and geopolitical center of the Eastern Slavs . But in addition to the spiritual connection there is also a physical connection between the two cities. During the thousand-year history of Ukraine-Rus, thousands of pilgrims, politicians and ordinary residents of our country visited the Holy Places. All of them returned to their motherland filled with a divine spirit and a feeling of joy and happiness from a direct encounter with the greatest relics of the Christian World. Calvary, the Stone of the Unction, Bethlehem, the place of descent of the Holy Fire and many other shrines remain forever in the hearts of people who visited these places. Almost all of them returned home with various small material particles of the divine spirit in the form of icons, crosses and other objects of religious worship. These things are kept in families and passed on to descendants as an important spiritual heritage.

But in our Kyiv history, there are individuals who, on the contrary, like kings and lords, merchants and politicians, made their own, very significant and visible material contribution to the World Shrine. The first to do this was our Great Hetman Ivan Mazepa, a man with a very hard fate and unbreakable will, who went through the transformation from being a traitor of Russia to a true patriot of Ukraine, the creator and builder of both our temples and large churches in the Holy Land. His contribution to the construction of cathedrals and churches of the highest quality is estimated at millions of dollars in today’s terms. His life path ended, but his spirit will remain forever in our people’s memory. And the ritual objects presented by him will carry his energy to the divine light during worships and prayers, connecting the Holy Places with the Heavenly Jerusalem of Kyiv by an invisible bridge.

But the work of Ivan Mazepa was continued and developed by a man who lives in our historical time. His contribution to the development of spiritual and material ties with Jerusalem is no less than that of the Great Hetman.

Sergiy Viktorovych Tsyupko is the name of a worthy successor of the traditions of the charitable mission, the Ukrainian contribution to the spiritual and material parts of Christendom’s Great Shrines. The owner of the Kyiv Jewelry Factory – a historical Ukrainian enterprise that traces its history from the famous Marshak’s workshops, didn’t lose the high quality mark of his predecessor and created unique products that were included forever in the decoration of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Basilica of the Nativity, the Dormitory Church and other Shrines. Objects of religious worship created by Kyiv masters, being next to the Stone of the Unction, Calvary and Star of Bethlehem, become an integral part of this immortal energy of God and sources of Light, connecting Jerusalem with its heavenly brother Kyiv.

The history of the appearance of Lampions in the Christian Church comes from the secret prayers of early Christians, banished both by Jews and Romans into catacombs and caves, where primitive oil lamps gave them l ight in both the literal and spiritual sense of the word. In those times the concept of the Unquenchable Lampion appeared, in which the fire is always supported, sometimes in an incomprehensible way to our mind. Such lampions are located above the most honorable, holiest places in cathedrals and temples. They are made of precious metals with exquisite decoration and according to strict canons. Sergiy Tsyupko and his craftsmen created real masterpieces of jewelry art that adorn and shine divine light in the heart of Christendom. They are located directly above the birthplace of Jesus in the Basilica of the Nativity, in Kuvuklia (place of descent of the Holy Fire), above the Stone of the Unction and Assumption of the Holy Virgin. Jewelers all over the world would consider it a great honor to have their products in these places. This was achieved by the team of the Kyiv Jewelry Factory led by its owner. Wonderful jewelry from Ukraine will give its unquenchable light to millions of people who want to touch the eternal sanctuaries of our existence for many centuries.

But this is not the end of our story about human kindness and breadth of soul in the best traditions of Ukrainian patrons from Hetman Mazepa to the Tereshchenko and Khanenko families. All of them donated huge cultural values to museums and churches, built temples, schools, and helped the poor and the miserables, free of charge, following the call of the soul.

 

The history of the appearance of Lampions in the Christian Church comes from the secret prayers of early Christians, banished both by Jews and Romans into catacombs and caves, where primitive oil lamps gave them light in both the literal and spiritual sense of the word. In those times the concept of the Unquenchable Lampion appeared, in which the fire is always supported, sometimes in an incomprehensible way to our mind. Such lampions are located above the most honorable, holiest places in cathedrals and temples. They are made of precious metals with exquisite decoration and according to strict canons. Sergiy Tsyupko and his craftsmen created real masterpieces of jewelry art that adorn and shine divine light in the heart of Christendom. They are located directly above the birthplace of Jesus in the Basilica of the Nativity, in Kuvuklia (place of descent of the Holy Fire), above the Stone of the Unction and Assumption of the Holy Virgin. Jewelers all over the world would consider it a great honor to have their products in these places. This was achieved by the team of the Kyiv Jewelry Factory led by its owner. Wonderful jewelry from Ukraine will give its unquenchable light to millions of people who want to touch the eternal sanctuaries of our existence for many centuries.

But this is not the end of our story about human kindness and breadth of soul in the best traditions of Ukrainian patrons from Hetman Mazepa to the Tereshchenko and Khanenko families. All of them donated huge cultural values to museums and churches, built temples, schools, and helped the poor and the miserables, free of charge, following the call of the soul.

Everything that was written about in this essay has never been known in the public space. For many years, Sergiy Tsyupko did not tell anything about this wonderful act of a true philanthropist and a person who made a huge contribution to the spiritual unity of the two world Holy Places of Orthodoxy – Jerusalem and Kyiv. But it’s time to collect stones. Sergiy Viktorovych will soon celebrate his 60th anniversary. His contribution to the spiritual Bridge that protects our Ukraine and Kyiv s will live for centuries.

Sergiy Viktorovych Tsyupko was awarded the two highest awards of the Jerusalem Patriarchate for his benevolence. He is the only Ukrainian who received tho se awards.

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