At the opening of an exhibition featuring European paintings from Odesa, German President Steinmeier denounced Russia's cultural aggression against Ukraine. The artwork, evacuated from the Odesa Museum of Western and Eastern Art, illustrates the ongoing destruction of cultural heritage in Ukraine amid the war. The exhibition, supported by the German government, provides free admission for Ukrainians and emphasizes the importance of preserving, celebrating, and protecting Ukraine's rich cultural identity during times of conflict. The works, spanning multiple centuries and artists, were brought to Berlin to safeguard them from potential damage during the war.
"In countless Ukrainian towns and cities, listed buildings continue to be damaged, cultural institutions destroyed and works of art stolen. The attacks against museums, theatres, operas and libraries are intended to wipe out Ukraine's cultural memory."
"After the Russian invasion on 24 February 2022, the most important paintings were moved to an emergency storage facility in Ukraine. But fearing that the facility would not protect the works from mould, the Ukrainian culture minister asked the Berlin museums for help."
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