Female Voices in Art: Interview with Mariana Varchuk, Curator Khanenko National Museum of Arts, Kyiv
November 19, 2025
“The responsibility of my colleagues, regardless of gender, ensures that our country stands strong and our museum remains alive.”
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"It is an honour for me to be connected with other talented women in this beautiful project and to see that there are so many women involved in today’s art world."
"I think it is inspiring to see women taking leadership roles in all aspects of the art world and hope that we can, through that leadership, serve as agents for the creation of ever more inclusion of all types of people in the arts community, from artists to institutions, from collectors to audiences."
"Economic disparity, access to opportunities, and decision-making power remain key barriers. Through societal structural change, women can achieve fair representation - not just as creators, but as key voices in shaping the policies and practices that govern the art world."
"The women in our field are great team players. We support one another dutifully and with enthusiasm. It is rewarding to watch one another succeed."
“To me, true masterpieces contain a part of the soul of their maker; the more we can work together with shared passion and dedication, the further we can go in keeping those works alive.”
“I try to lift the next generation up as well as celebrating the mid-career moment and the achievements of older artists”
"Women have always been involved in the art world - we are finally being seen, respected, and celebrated as significant contributors!"
“Women are not only reclaiming their roles as subjects but asserting their voices as creators, curators, and custodians of art. “
“It's more recently being recognised that the work and skill women have is equal to men.”
“Women have too long been overlooked! My professional mission is to bring greater equality into our museum collections, exhibitions and art historical writing, telling the stories of female artists who have been marginalised or forgotten.”