The Taras Shevchenko Museum mission is to popularize the life and work of the Bard of Ukraine, Ukrainian culture and the contribution of Canadians of Ukrainian descent to the social, economic and cultural life of Canada.

The Museum exhibits are dedicated to the art, life and literary legacy of the founder of the modern Ukrainian language Taras Shevchenko, who has twice been celebrated as a cultural leader of world acclaim by UNESCO.

Taras Shevchenko, Ukraine's greatest poet, artist and champion of his people's freedom was born a serf in the village of Moryntsi, Ukraine. Though orphaned by the age of 11, his talents developed early.

While studying art in St. Petersburg, he became known to the democratic intellectual elite of Tsarist Russian society and was bought out of serfdom through their efforts. Although free, he never forgot his roots and his fiery poetry, such as in the Kobzar, published in 1840, drew the ire of the repressive Tsarist regime. For this, he was exiled in 1847 to punitive military service in the eastern regions of the Empire. After receiving a pardon in 1857, he continued to work and struggle until his death.

LEGENDS OF TIME: EXHIBITION AND SALE OF PAINTINGS BY OLEH NEDOSHYTKO April 7 - May 24, 2019 Opening Reception: Sunday, April 7, 2:30 – 5:30 PM Taras Shevchenko Museum - 1614 Bloor Street West Toronto, ON M6P 1A7 TORONTO, ON —The Taras Shevchenko Museum is pleased to announce Legends of Time –an exhibition and sale of paintings by the Ukrainian artist, Oleh Nedoshytko, who will introduce over 20 of his recent works.  Opening with a reception on Sunday, April 7, 2019 from 2:30 to 5:30 PM, the exhibition will run until May 24. This marks the artist’s fourth solo show in Canada. Through a unique application of paint and colour, Oleh Nedoshytko’s canvases explore his inner spiritual world and experiences rather than the realm of the physical. Landscape silences alternating with bursts of life express changing moods within the paintings, and appeal to deep emotions and energy within the viewer’s psyche. Born in Odesa, Ukraine, Oleh Nedoshytko studied painting at the Odesa National Ushynsky Pedagogical Institute where he held the position of associate professor for 30 years. His paintings have been shown in numerous group and solo exhibitions throughout Ukraine, Russia, Europe, Canada, and the USA. Presently, Oleh lives and works in Toronto. Museum hours: Mon-Wed, Fri 10 AM - 4 PM, Thurs 12 - 7 PM, or by appointment. For more information: Phone: 416-534-8662;  Email: shevchenkomuseum@bellnet.ca

Legend of Love. 2016 Acrylic on Canvas

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NEW TRI-LINGUAL KOBZAR OF TARAS SHEVCHENKO AVAILABLE

A major Shevchenko book was published by the Taras Shevchenko Museum in Toronto. It celebrated the 200th anniversary of the birth of the great poet Taras Shevchenko on March 9, 2014. The project, started in 2010, resulted in a book with a selection of fifty poems in Ukrainian, English and French. Canada has created more Shevchenkiana than any other English speaking country. Translators include C.H. Andrusyshen & W. Kirkconnell, A.J. Hunter, John Weir, Honore Ewach, Florence Randal Livesay, and Mary Skrypnyk, Also the scholarly works on Shevchenko by Prof. George Luckyj of the University of Toronto are a valuable resource in English. The book KOBZAR (Minstrel in Ukrainian), will be a hard bound deluxe edition with gold stamping. Among the poems included are Dumy Moyi, Hamaliya, Dumka, Subotiv and Ivan Pidkova. A facsimile of Zapovit (Testimony), a great Shevchenko poem translated into almost 150 languages of the world, will be included. Taras Shevchenko (1814-1861) established the beauty of the modern Ukrainian literary language. Shevchenko was not only a genius as a poet; he was also a talented artist who painted portraits as his profession. The book includeS 16 color pages of paintings by Shevchenko including his self-portraits. Hard cover, 231 pages. Price: $40.00 To order please call (416) 534-8662 or email: shevchenkomuseum@bellnet.ca

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Shevchenko Museum is presented on UkeTube. A short video tour - introduction to the Shevchenko Museum in both Ukrainian and English languages, as well as a slide show of the Taras Shevchenko monuments around the world are available on UkeTube - Ukrainian Video. Video was prepared by William Szuch. See the entire playlist (5 videos)....

"First Wave of Ukrainian Immigration to Canada, 1891 - 1914"
Taras Shevchenko Museum's Project on virtualmuseum.ca

Taras Shevchenko Museum's Community Memories project, that was done in conjunction with Virtual Museums Canada is successfully completed. "First Wave of Ukrainian Immigration to Canada, 1891 - 1914" is now on the Virtual Museums Canada website. You can find it here. The exhibit contains stories of first Ukrainian settlers to Canada. The exhibit also includes visual materials, like photos, brochure covers and flyers which is especially helpful for students who write projects on Ukrainian immigration to Canada. This virtual exhibit is also useful for children, teachers, scholars, educators and community workers. See the exhibit....

Prints of Taras Shevchenko Watercolours are Available

Prints of Taras Shevchenko's watercolours are available at the Shevchenko Museum. These exclusive quality prints would be an excellent gift for Shevchenko art lovers. Prints are not framed. Delivery is possible. To see the prints.

Museum's Hours of Operation

The Museum is open to the public Monday to Friday 10 am to 4 pm and Thursdays 12 noon to 7 pm. The Museum is available for group and school class visits by appointment. Please call 416-534-8662 or fax 416-535-1063. Admission is free, although donations in support of the work of the museum are gratefully appreciated. How to reach us.

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