This exhibition from the collection of the oldest monastery in Ukraine, the Kyiv-Pecherskaya Lavra (or Monastery of the Caves) will survey the history of Ukrainian icons and their stylistic evolution over the centuries. Ukrainian icons, unlike their Russian counterparts,  incorporated noted influences from western art, particularly during the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The blending of East and West in their iconography and style is unique and needs to be better known in the US. Alongside icons the exhibition will display textiles, ceremonial and altar crosses, chalices and other liturgical objects.  MOBIA will be the first venue in the United States.

Major support for MOBIA’s exhibitions and programs has been provided by the American Bible Society and by Howard and Roberta Ahmanson. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council. Additional support for The Glory of Ukraine has been provided by Robert and Sandra Bowden. The exhibition is organized by the Foundation for International Arts and Education, Bethesda, Maryland, and is presented in conjunction with the Government of Ukraine and the National Kyiv-Pechersk Historical and Cultural Preserve and the National Museum in Lviv named for Andrew Sheptitsky.