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Salvador Dali and Walt Disney play with toy trains 1962
...Salvador Dalí and Walt Disney were friends and worked together. They met in 1937 and started a project called "Destino." Although the project was completed many years later, their collaboration is a notable part of animation history....
Pablo Picasso with his son Paulo next to his Hispano-Suiza car in Valloris France 1953
Cats from Odesa as unique work of art
The "Continental" was considered the best hotel in Kiev, located on the modern-day Arhitektora Horodetskoho Street. The hotel featured steam heating, hot water, two elevators, electricity, and ventilation.
The Kyiv elite not only came to the restaurant to have dinner but also to socialize with friends and conduct business. The cost of a luxury room at the "Continental" was 15 rubles – half of an average worker's monthly salary.
In the basement of the hotel, members of the "HLAM" club (Artists, Writers, Musicians, and Actors) would gather. Among them, one could meet Pavlo Tychyna, Georgy Narbut, Les Kurbas, and many others. In the evenings, poets recited their verses and received free food – porridge, bread, and tea.
A slave's collar is always lighter than a warrior's armor
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Cultural Heritage of Kharkiv
Boyko House
The House for I. Boyko, architects S. Timoshenko and P. Shirshov was built in 1912
The building was initially two-story. The mansion belonged to entrepreneur Boyko and included three apartments. The hall with a marble staircase was illuminated through a glass roof. In 1914, the vestibule and staircase walls were painted by artist Mykola Samokish. The hall was also adorned with a panel by Sergiy Vasylkivsky. In 1930, the building was transferred to the nkvd department, and the mansion was converted into an apartment building by adding two floors, but the original roof and tower were dismantled. The walls with paintings were half-painted over and then whitewashed, and Vasylkivsky's panel was discarded.
Later, artists cleaned the paintings from the paint.
The entrance was decorated with a floral ornament.
On the northern side, there was also a picturesque panel by Sergei Vasylkivsky, but it was completely lost.
In 1970, the whitewash was removed.
Already in 2006, a professor from the Kharkiv State Academy of Design and Arts, together with students, conducted a comprehensive study of the painting. They examined the ornament under ultraviolet light and a microscope and involved a chemistry expert. They then developed a restoration methodology. Over the course of two months, they restored two fragments. These fragments had seven layers of paint of different compositions from different periods.
The Miraculous Staircase in the Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is one of the most famous architectural wonders
The Loretto Chapel was built in 1873 for the Roman Catholic Sisters of Loretto. The architectural style of the building is a smaller version of the Sainte-Chapelle in Paris
After the construction was completed, it was discovered that the builders had not planned for a staircase to the choir loft, which was located on the second floor. Conventional staircases could not be installed due to limited space.
Miracle of the Staircase
Mysterious Carpenter: According to legend, the Sisters of Loretto prayed a novena to St. Joseph, the patron saint of carpenters. On the ninth day, a stranger appeared with a donkey and a toolbox and offered to build the staircase.
Construction: The carpenter worked in solitude and built a magnificent spiral staircase without a central support, using only simple tools and wooden pegs instead of nails.
Disappearance: After completing the staircase, the carpenter vanished without a trace. No one knew who he was, and the Sisters believed it was St. Joseph himself.
The staircase makes two complete 360-degree turns and has no central support, making it a true engineering marvel.The type of wood used in the staircase was not identified as being native to the region at the time, adding more mystery.The construction did not use a single nail, which was highly unusual for that period.
Many people consider the staircase a miracle due to its unique design and the mysterious circumstances of its construction
Palace of the Lopukhin
Located on an island in the middle of the Ros River. City of Korosten.Ukraine.
It was built in 1789 by Prince Stanisław Poniatowski, its architecture, in the neo-Gothic style, looks stunning. Of particular note are the entrance gates, executed in the spirit of French defensive architecture. Many contemporaries note that the palace (along with the adjacent territory, park) was long considered one of the richest in Europe. Founded in 1782 and intended as his own summer residence. In fact, the building was erected on the remains of a fortress of Polish princes, which was built on the Ancient Rus' hillfort of the town of Korosten. Initially, talented architects named Lindsay and Muntz worked on the building project. With the participation of Prince Lopukhin, the exterior of the building was significantly transformed – separate features of romanticism, classicism, supplemented with elements of Gothic, appeared. Fortunately, the revolutionary events of those times did not affect the integrity and present beauty of the palace. To this day, it has survived practically in its original form. The history of the property is controversial.
Lopukhin, in 1799, purchased the estate from the Polish leader Stanisław Poniatowski, giving him 10,000 rubles in silver. A corresponding decree was separately prepared. It stated that along with the palace, trees, lands, crockery, library, and garden were transferred. One of the heirs of the estate was the most enlightened Prince Nikolai Petrovich Demidov. If the former owners of the object had enough income not only for living but also for maintaining the entire economy, then the newly minted owner began to experience significant financial difficulties. The situation was exacerbated by the abolition of serfdom, the improper lifestyle of Nikolai Petrovich. Even the work of two sugar factories of his own did not save the situation, despite the fact that other industrialists made good money on similar enterprises. It got to the point that by 1897, Lopukhin-Demidov was forced to take out a loan of 2.5 million rubles. The estate, which was estimated at that time at 4,167 thousand rubles, was mortgaged. Such significant "infusions" did not change the situation. Therefore, the prince decided to transfer his debts to the state. In 1901, he applied for guardianship of the estate in order to reduce the total debt. The historical importance of the palace, its integrity played a positive role in this matter.
By 1902, the unfavorable condition of the estate served as an impetus for its sale, transfer to the state balance. The lack of working capital, excessive indebtedness, the obligations of the Lopukhin-Demidov family contributed to the activation of this process. Numerous efforts did not allow getting rid of debts. Again, in 1907, the palace was laid down for another 66 and a half years. The composition of the guardianship management changed several times, while the total debt continued to grow. The situation began to get out of control, and Nikolai Petrovich turned to the emperor for help. It turned out that the cause of all the troubles was the manager, whom they did not prosecute after proving his guilt. Nikolai Petrovich planned that within the next three to four years, he would be able to settle private debts, a little later – with the rest. At the end of 1910, the Most Enlightened One died. His wife applied for the preservation of guardianship over the inheritance. The descendants of Lopukhin-Demidov (sons) rarely visited the estate, preferring other countries.
The estate went through a difficult time during World War II, in 1944. In Korosten, the 80-thousand-strong army of German invaders was based, who were successfully "knocked out" from their positions .For this operation, the city was awarded the Order of the 1st degree. By February 14, the city was completely liberated from the fascists. Today, there is a thematic museum in the estate dedicated to the Great Battle.
France
The city of Laval has a rich history, which dates back to ancient times. It was officially founded in the medieval period. However, the origins of Laval can be traced back to Roman times when there was a settlement here.
In the Middle Ages, the city developed as an important trading and administrative center. Laval Castle was built in the 11th century and was used to defend the city from attacks. Over the centuries, the city underwent various changes and developments but always remained an important center in the region.
Throughout its history, Laval witnessed various events and changes. In the 16th and 17th centuries, the city saw religious conflicts and wars, such as the French Wars of Religion. During the 18th and 19th centuries, the city continued to develop as a significant cultural and economic center.
In the 19th century, significant industrial changes occurred in the city, particularly with the development of the textile industry. This spurred economic growth and the city's development.
Today, Laval remains an important city in the Pays de la Loire region and France as a whole. It is known for its cultural heritage, beautiful architecture, and vibrant atmosphere.
Mysterious abandoned places of France
Haar Castle
Haar Castle has a rich history and impressive architecture. Its magnificent Gothic architecture is particularly notable, giving it the appearance of a true fairy-tale castle. One of the most famous features of the castle is its massive defensive walls and towers, which made it strong and impregnable in the past.
Another interesting feature of Haar Castle is its multifunctionality. The castle served not only as a defensive stronghold but also as a luxurious residential palace for its owners. It had lavish rooms decorated in various styles, from medieval to baroque, reflecting the wealth and taste of its owners.
Additionally, Haar Castle is surrounded by a beautiful park with several lakes and picturesque avenues.
The legend of the lovers in the castle: In ancient times, there lived two young lovers in Haar Castle who were separated by social classes. Their love was forbidden, but they met in secret in the beautiful castle gardens.
Dunfermline Abbey
In 1070, Margaret, the granddaughter of King Edmund II Ironside of England, married King Malcolm III of Scotland in Dunfermline. The queen was so enamored with these lands that she decided to establish a religious community there and invited Benedictine monks from Canterbury. Thus, in 1072, Dunfermline Abbey was founded. Initially, this monastery—probably built on the site of the church where Malcolm and Margaret were married—had rather modest dimensions. However, by 1128, under the decree of David I, the sixth son of the royal couple who had ascended to the throne of Scotland at the time, it was significantly expanded. Later, it was connected by a covered walkway to the royal palace in Dunfermline.
Saint Conan's Kirk
Saint Conan's Kirk is located in the village of Loch Awe in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. During the 2016 Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland public vote, it was recognized as one of the top 10 buildings in Scotland over the past 100 years.
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Serhiy Shyshko
Was born on June 25 1911
The artist Serhiy Shyshko was born in the village of Nosiwka.In 1919, his family moved to the city of Nizhyn. The fondest childhood memories of the artist are associated with Nizhyn. Memories of his first drawing teacher, Petro Lapu, two years of teaching drawing in Nizhyn schools, marriage, and the birth of his daughter. In Nizhyn, he painted cityscapes and enjoyed the beauty of the city.
"Gogol Institute" 1938.Nizhyn
The artist studied at the Kyiv Art Institute and the leningrad Institute of painting, sculpture and architecture. In 1942-1943, Shyshko was evacuated to Samarkand, where he painted a series of Samarkand landscapes. From 1943 to 1944, he lived in russia, and during that period, he also created a series of studies. In 1944, he moved to Kyiv, and Kyiv became the main subject of his art, although he also painted still lifes, landscapes of the Carpathian and Crimean regions, sketches of Shevchenko's places, and front-line studies.
"Fountain" 1951
Pershotravnevy Park 1966
Hreshchatyk 1967
Still life 1969
The works of Serhiy Shyshko are among the most expensive at Ukrainian auctions.Towards the end of his life, Shyshko focused solely on still life paintings, mastering the technique of pastel.
1988 1989
The artist passed away in 1997 and is buried at Baikove Cemetery.
Old Kyiv
Khreshchatyk 1900 y
