He is one of Ukraine's most famous artists, and in 2007 was named by the Daily Telegraph as one of the top 100 geniuses of our time.
During the Soviet era he was banned from painting - his work was considered to be 'too patriotic', in that it was highly evocative of Ukrainian traditions, and folk culture. The Kremlin had a history, of course, of stifling Ukrainian culture, and tradition it continues to this day.
The exhibition 'Looking into infinity' was held to mark 25 years of Ukrainian diplomacy in the EU.
Marchuk in Bruges: Art Expo Marks 25 Years Of Ukrainian Diplomacy In EU
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