Welcome to the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art
UIMA closed for installation Sunday, April 26 through Thursday, April 30, and will re-open on Friday, May 1 at 6 pm for the opening of Between Voice and Silence.
The Enduring Legacy of Ukrainian Art
Honoring the past. Inspiring the future.
Join us in celebrating The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art’s 55th Anniversary at UIMA’s annual Benefit Gala taking place on May 30th. This year’s theme, “The Enduring Legacy of Ukrainian Art: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future,” carries profound meaning in this moment of history. On this special evening, both galleries will be filled with the beauty, strength, and spirit of Ukrainian art. We invite you to walk among these works, to feel their stories, and to share in a night of connection, reflection, friendship, and hope.
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UIMA Annual Benefit Gala: Saturday, May 30, 2026
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UIMA Annual Benefit Gala: Saturday, May 30, 2026 〰️
UPCOMING EXHIBITION
Between Voice and Silence
Ira Bondarenko
Katya Lisova
Matvii Vaisberg
May 1 - June 28, 2026
WEST GALLERY
Between Voice and Silence
In memory of Ukrainian poet Maksym Kryvtsov.
The exhibition ‘Between Voice and Silence' explores the role of empathy and humanity in times of crisis. Through their works, Ukrainian and American artists Katya Lisova (textiles), Matvii Vaisberg (prints), and Ira Bondarenko (ceramics) reflect on the limits and power of human agency in the face of overwhelming force. The value of humanity lies in its capacity to transcend adversity by embracing compassion and keeping empathy and human connection alive in the most oppressive darkness. The project examines this concept through the lens of works of Ukrainian artists and poets and emphasizes the role of ordinary people in building resilience and saving the state. The exhibition honors the poetry and life of Ukrainian fallen soldier Maksym Kryvtsov and, by drawing its title from one of his poems, “ In that space between Voice and Silence,” invites the audience to relate to this “in-between” moment where the power of the human heart reigns.
OPENING RECEPTION
Friday, May 1 from 6 - 9 pm
The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art proudly presents L.A. Woman, a memorial exhibition surveying the life’s work of model, actress, artist, curator, and documentary filmmaker, Irene Antonovych.
On show are works from all periods of her life: competition winning paintings she made as a teenager, student works from Canada and Los Angeles, modeling photographs, memorabilia from her tenure as cultural coordinator at Loyola Marymount University, award winning documentaries on American Art produced for Handel Film Corporation, and “Generations: A Documentary of Ukrainians in Chicago”. Perhaps most poignant are the final paintings, made during her five-year contention with Alzheimer’s.
The exhibit also highlights her personal collection, which includes works by her private instructor, Ukrainian Canadian portraitist Julian Butsmaniuk; her theatre design mentor, Greek luminary Peter Vakalo; California artists Nick Brigante, Peter Max, Morgan Russell, Sister Corita, and Volodymyr Ballas; and Mexican master printmaker Ruffino Tamayo.
L.A. Woman: A Memorial Exhibition
Curated by Anya Antonovych and Elena Smolynets
March 7 - May 10, 2026
EAST GALLERY
The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art (UIMA) preserves and promotes contemporary art as a shared expression of the Ukrainian and American experience. UIMA develops, utilizes and encourages artistic talent through exhibitions, concerts, readings, lectures and films to serve the cultural needs of our community and city, and thereby strengthen cultural understanding and diversity.
About Us
Proud recipient of the Wynn Kramarsky Freedom of Artistic Expression Grant from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.
Upcoming Events
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UIUC Talk Series
DATE AND TIME CHANGE:
Now Saturday, April 25 at 2 PMPlease join us for an event featuring UIUC’s Slavic Department, with a special focus on the Ukrainian Studies Program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign on Saturday, April 25th, at 2:00 PM.
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Between Voice and Silence Opening
May 1, 2026
Reception 6 - 9 pmExhibiting works by
Ira Bondarenko
Katya Lisova
Matvii Vaisberg -
L.A. Woman Closing Celebration
Cello Performance by
William Jason RaynovichSunday, May 3 @ 1:00 pm
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UIMA Annual Benefit Gala
May 30, 2026
Cocktails at 6:30 PM
Dinner at 7:30 PM
More details below.
Location
2320 W Chicago Ave,
Chicago, IL 60622
773 227-5522
ADMISSION
$10 Donation Suggested
Open Hours
Wednesday – Sunday
12:00PM – 4:00PM