In Krakow at the National Museum, there is an exhibition of Polish, Ukrainian, and Jewish female artists about Lviv in the interwar period.

An exhibition “Lviv Women” opened at the National Museum in Krakow, which will run until March 1, 2026. This event marks the first public display of Sofia Yablonska’s film collection, presented in dialogue with works by other authors.

The Multifaceted Nature of Lviv Culture

The exhibition’s curator, Lviv artist and researcher Andriy Boyarov, gathered works by about 20 women associated with interwar Lviv. Among them are names like Margit Reich-Selska, Luna Drexler, and Stefania Turkewicz. Each of them contributed to the cultural heritage of the region.

The exhibition brings together works by Polish, Ukrainian, and Jewish female artists of that time, as well as works by contemporary masters such as Olga Marusin and Olya Haidash. It is a kind of bridge between the past and the present, demonstrating the diversity of creative approaches.

Sofia Yablonska: Visual Legacy

Special attention is given to Sofia Yablonska — a writer and director, whose film collection is presented to the public for the first time. A 40-minute film, edited from scanned reels, reveals little-known aspects of her work.

The film combines footage from Yablonska’s travels in the Far East and the islands of Oceania. It is a visual journey that unveils new facets of her legacy.

Historical Context and Modernity

The selection of works at the exhibition emphasizes the lack of a cohesive history of Lviv art, especially in the interwar period. After World War II, three separate versions of local history emerged — Polish, Jewish, and Ukrainian. “Lviv Women” aims to show how different artistic voices created a unified cultural space.

The exhibition coordinator is Evelina Zajonc. The realization of the exhibition was made possible thanks to the Sofia Yablonska Foundation and the Center for Urban History in Lviv.

The exhibition “Lviv Women” is not just a collection of works, but an attempt to recreate the atmosphere of a time when art was a bridge between cultures and peoples. It is an event that leaves a gentle yet significant chord in the history of art.