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The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art in Chicago is presenting ‘Jacques Hnizdovsky: Selections from the Permanent Collection,’ an exhibition of woodblock prints and paintings by the Ukrainian-American artist. The presentation draws from the institute’s holdings and includes recent donations that are being shown publicly for the first time.
Hnizdovsky (1915–1985) is described by the institute as one of the most celebrated Ukrainian-American artists of the 20th century. The exhibition brings together an extensive selection of his prints alongside several rare paintings, offering a view of a collection that has continued to expand through donations made over the past several years.
The artist is particularly known for woodblock prints depicting cats, sheep, trees and other elements of the natural world. The institute’s presentation places those works alongside paintings, broadening the focus beyond the medium most closely associated with his practice. The source material does not identify individual works or provide a checklist for the exhibition.
According to the institute, Hnizdovsky’s work is held in major collections including the National Museum of American Art and Yale University. The Chicago presentation connects that wider institutional presence with UIMA’s own permanent collection, making newly acquired material available to visitors alongside works already held by the organization.
The exhibition is part of UIMA’s 55th-anniversary celebration. The institute frames the presentation as an acknowledgment of Hnizdovsky and of its long-standing mission to preserve and promote Ukrainian art and culture. That mission is also reflected in UIMA’s broader program of exhibitions, musical and literary events, films, gallery talks and artist workshops.
Founded more than five decades ago, the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art serves as a home for Ukrainian artistic expression in Chicago’s West Town community. Its stated activities include preserving, exhibiting, studying and sharing Ukrainian art, while its programs connect international artists, musicians and writers with the local community. The institute is also a core member of the Chicago Cultural Alliance.
UIMA is located at 2320 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, and lists public hours as Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. No opening or closing dates are provided in the exhibition announcement. The presentation is currently listed as on view.
