The Ukrainian Archival Photography project is an initiative of the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers (UAPP). It aims to research and promote Ukrainian archival photography, create a comprehensive vision for the development of photography in Ukraine, promote culture, and preserve and study the photographic heritage.
The project's objectives are:
- To promote Ukrainian cultural products and historical and cultural heritage.
- To study, preserve, and promote intangible cultural heritage, namely the work of Ukrainian photographers and the history of Ukrainian photography.
- To create a high-quality product that will contribute to the formation of Ukrainian identity and the creation of a positive image of Ukraine and Ukrainians.
Mstislav Chernov, director of the Ukrainian Association of Professional Photographers, photographer:
"At one time, the Bolsheviks managed to pretend that Ukrainian photography did not exist before 1917 and that the talented Ukrainian masters of the first quarter of the 20th century (who were well known in Europe, by the way) had been forgotten in Ukraine. We have only just begun working with the archives — it is a huge task. As a first step, we want to at least draw attention to this and remind people that this page also exists in Ukrainian art."










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