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. In existence for over 40 years, UIMA continues to offer a robust schedule of exhibitions, musical and literary events, films, and gallery talks, including the annually anticipated Live and Silent Auction. Musical programs have included evenings with distinguished opera singers Samuel Ramey, Paul Plishka, and pianist Valentina Lisitsia, while the MAVerick Ensemble has filled the galleries with experimental and innovative jazz regularly. Writers and actors have showcased their work, and a variety of artist workshops are offered throughout the year.Image: Installation view.&nbsp;

Through the Lens: Unbending Life features well known Ukrainian artists Yevgeniy Pavlov (Kharkiv, Ukraine), Sergey Melnitchenko (Mykolaiv, Ukraine) and recently discovered Sophie Yablonska who traveled around the world with a camera in hand in the 1920-1930s. Three artists breaking the boundaries of accepted norms in order to connect with new and deeper insights into the human condition.The show is a collaboration between UIMA and Rodovid press&nbsp;&nbsp;

Through the Lens: Unbending Life

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