New Collecting Conference in Odessa
The Department of International Cooperation, Culture, and Marketing of the Odessa City Council has launched a new conference, serving as a significant platform for collectors and cultural figures.
This event took place on July 4, 2025, at the ‘#ARTODESSA’ gallery in the Summer Theater, where specialists gathered to discuss critical issues surrounding the preservation of cultural heritage.
Odessa, a city rich in history, is home to numerous artifacts that hold immense significance for future generations. Preservation and promotion of this heritage have become a priority for local cultural institutions.
During the conference, participants engaged in several panel discussions covering:
1. Characteristics of collecting in Odessa. (Speakers: Anatoly Drozdovskyi, Serhii Kalmykov).
2. Municipal and private collections. Preservation issues during conflict (Semion Kantor, Zoia Shynchuk).
3. The relevance of archives and new studies (Tetiana Shchurova, Olena Yavorska).
4. Educational initiatives and management in the realm of collecting (Oleksandr Kostohryz).
5. Investment in cultural projects (Denys Mitskevych).
