A Glimpse into Ivan Franko's World: "Rescued" Exhibition Unveiled in Lviv
Date: 2023-10-24 Author: Dima Zakharov Categories: CULTURE
In a tribute to the iconic Ukrainian writer, the museum's director, Bogdan Tykholoz, stated, "This project involved the restoration and digitization of museum items that shed light on Franko's life and work through significant milestones. It serves as a culmination of his legacy, which was incredibly important to him, as he celebrated creative anniversaries instead of traditional birthdays. These dates held societal significance and left a series of artifacts that now form part of the Franko House collection."
The "Rescued" exhibition showcases 116 restored artifacts, including 110 paper items and six wooden pieces. As part of the "FrankoData: Open Digital Museum" project, a total of 1,200 artifacts have been digitized. The process of populating the digital database on the museum's updated website is ongoing.
This multifaceted exhibition includes documents related to Ivan Franko and his contemporaries, featuring materials concerning Franko's seminal works and the enduring history of their interpretation, both from a scientific and artistic perspective. The director emphasized, "We paid great attention to the condition of these items because it was essential for us not only to align them with our concept but also to restore those objects that required careful restoration. We've also thoroughly researched these exhibits, and we plan to release a catalog with the exhibition's results. Most of these items are being exhibited for the first time, and they will return to storage soon due to the current state of war, as we must preserve our heritage."
The exhibition will run for just two weeks, offering a limited opportunity to explore Ivan Franko's world and the treasures of the Franko House. The organizers have chosen an image of the crucifix from the Church of Saint Nicholas in Nahuievychi for the event poster. This church held significant importance for the Franko family, having been constructed in the 1800s. In the mid-19th century, Yakiv Franko, the writer's father, personally financed the restoration of the church's altar and gifted a Gospel adorned with silver and gold. The church remained inactive from 1962 to 1989, and in 1996, it tragically burned down, along with its valuable relics, including the altar and the Gospel. The Franko House collection preserves fragments of the rescued items and several photos. Visitors to the exhibition can marvel at the crucifix, wooden candleholders, locks, and keys wrought by Yakiv Franko.
The "Rescued" exhibition showcases 116 restored artifacts, including 110 paper items and six wooden pieces. As part of the "FrankoData: Open Digital Museum" project, a total of 1,200 artifacts have been digitized. The process of populating the digital database on the museum's updated website is ongoing.
This multifaceted exhibition includes documents related to Ivan Franko and his contemporaries, featuring materials concerning Franko's seminal works and the enduring history of their interpretation, both from a scientific and artistic perspective. The director emphasized, "We paid great attention to the condition of these items because it was essential for us not only to align them with our concept but also to restore those objects that required careful restoration. We've also thoroughly researched these exhibits, and we plan to release a catalog with the exhibition's results. Most of these items are being exhibited for the first time, and they will return to storage soon due to the current state of war, as we must preserve our heritage."
The exhibition will run for just two weeks, offering a limited opportunity to explore Ivan Franko's world and the treasures of the Franko House. The organizers have chosen an image of the crucifix from the Church of Saint Nicholas in Nahuievychi for the event poster. This church held significant importance for the Franko family, having been constructed in the 1800s. In the mid-19th century, Yakiv Franko, the writer's father, personally financed the restoration of the church's altar and gifted a Gospel adorned with silver and gold. The church remained inactive from 1962 to 1989, and in 1996, it tragically burned down, along with its valuable relics, including the altar and the Gospel. The Franko House collection preserves fragments of the rescued items and several photos. Visitors to the exhibition can marvel at the crucifix, wooden candleholders, locks, and keys wrought by Yakiv Franko.
