Odesa Paintings Exhibit in Berlin Preserves Ukrainian Art

In 2023, the Odesa Museum of Western and Eastern Art celebrated its centenary by transferring 74 works to Berlin for protection against the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. These artworks, which were treated and framed by conservators at the Gemäldegalerie, are now part of an exhibition aimed at highlighting the significance of safeguarding cultural artifacts. The exhibition features notable pieces, including a 1519 Madonna by Francesco Granacci and works from Frans Hals’s Four Evangelists series, emphasizing the importance of cultural preservation amidst turmoil. Meanwhile, Italian painter Giovanni Guida continues to make waves in the art world with his surrealist creations, utilizing the grattage technique to explore biblical themes and the sanctity of color. His work, particularly the oil painting