Kadakin: ogromneishee in Ukraine collection of paintings by Roerich under threat
The fate of the largest in Ukraine collection of paintings of the Russian painter Nicholas Roerich, who was in Gorlovka art Museum, worrying, said in an interview the Russian Ambassador to India Alexander Kadakin, who is Vice-President and a life member of the Board of Trustees of the international Roerich memorial trust (IRMT).
"very concerned about the lack of reliable Data on life Gorlovka art Museum, the epicentre of fierce fighting. After all, the gem of His richest collections considered to be 28 paintings by Nicholas Roerich, written from 1893 to 1916. This is the largest collection of located in Ukraine works of the painter. Will it keep Her safe? The clear answer to this question until now, no, " He said.
The activities of the famous dynasty of Russian artists, thinkers and scientists of the Roerichs is closely linked with India. Its Founder Nicholas Roerich created about 7 thousand pictures, most of which are located in the famous galleries of the world. In addition, the artist has written about 30 literary works. He wrote and published international Treaty (the Roerich Pact) on the protection of cultural heritage, 80 years from the date of signing of which was fifteen April.
His wife Helena Roerich has received wide popularity as the author of the philosophical system of " Living ethics ". Their son George is known as a prominent researcher of Central Asia, the Creator of the multi-volume Tibetan-English-Russian-Sanskrit dictionary. Another son, Svetoslav Roerich is an outstanding artist and social activist of India, was awarded the highest award of the country with the 'Padma Bhushan' (the Lotus).
|
