# Art
Shevchenko Day: interesting facts about Taras Shevchenko that not everyone knows
On 9 March, Ukraine celebrates the birthday of its national genius, Taras Shevchenko. The poet, artist and thinker became a symbol of the struggle for freedom, dignity and national identity of Ukrainians.
Українська радіовистава «Ненароджені для війни» отримала премію BBC Audio Drama Awards
Радіовистава «Ненароджені для війни», створена Радіо Культура у співпраці з Третім армійським корпусом, стала переможцем престижної міжнародної премії BBC Audio Drama Awards у категорії «Найкраща європейська драма».
The premiere of the film "The Personal Case of Yevgeny Yenin. Seven Stories of Life" took place in Kyiv.
On 27 February, the Oscar cinema in the Gulliver shopping centre in Kyiv hosted the premiere of the documentary film "The Personal Case of Yevhen Yenin. Seven Stories of Life", dedicated to the memory of the first deputy minister of internal affairs of Ukraine, Yevhen Yenin.
An exhibition of icons on ammunition boxes has opened in the Czech Senate
The exhibition was timed to coincide with the fourth anniversary of the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Ministry of Culture and UNESCO sign memorandum on Lavra
On 27 February, the Ministry of Culture of Ukraine, UNESCO and the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra National Reserve signed a Memorandum of Cooperation. The document aims to preserve the Church of All Saints above the Economic Gate.
Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra will open the Near Caves to visitors from 25 February
The Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra National Reserve will open access for visitors to the Near Caves, which will be restored from 25 February.
The Ministry of Culture presented a step-by-step algorithm for returning stolen cultural property
During the first meeting of the Interdepartmental Working Group in Kyiv, a systematic plan for the search, investigation and repatriation of Ukrainian cultural property was presented.
Kyiv-Mohyla Academy launches two international awards for young authors
The National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy has launched two new annual awards to support young poets and authors of academic works on Ukrainian studies.
The Ministry of Culture presented an algorithm for returning Ukraine's cultural treasures
The Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine has presented an algorithm for searching for and returning cultural property illegally removed from the territory of the state. The relevant work is coordinated by an interdepartmental group with the involvement of law enforcement agencies and international partners.
An exhibition featuring Ukraine's only painting associated with Caravaggio has opened in St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv.
The National Reserve "Sofia Kyivska" has opened an exhibition project entitled "In the Light of Caravaggio. Salvation. Research. Restoration" was opened at the National Reserve "Sofia Kyivska". The central exhibit is the painting "The Taking of Christ" ("The Kiss of Judas"), which is the only work in Ukraine associated with the name of the Italian artist Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio.
The Grammys honoured music legends with lifetime achievement awards
The Recording Academy honoured iconic performers whose work has shaped global music culture for decades.
Ukrainian artist Leonid Antonuk has passed away
The painter, teacher and distinguished artist of Ukraine, whose work shaped the face of the local art school, has passed away.