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Recreation of the Mosaic 'Boriviter' in London

Oleksandr Usyk presents the mosaic 'Boriviter' in London, honoring Ukrainian art and the memory of Alla Horska.

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On July 14, Trafalgar Square in London will host the unveiling of the mosaic 'Boriviter', dedicated to the remarkable Ukrainian artist Alla Horska, led by world boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk. This event marks the beginning of an international tour aimed at promoting Ukrainian monumental art.

The original panel, depicting a falcon in flight, symbolizes creative freedom and was created in Mariupol in 1967. Unfortunately, just three years later, Alla Horska was murdered by Soviet secret services, and in 2022, the mosaic was damaged during the full-scale invasion of Russia.

The recreation project was initiated by ROZETKA, the Oleksandr Usyk Foundation, UKRAINE WOW, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. A team of 15 artists and researchers worked on the mosaic, guided by the artist's granddaughter Olena Zaretska and cultural manager Anastasia Ishchenko. Over 700 kg of materials from various countries were gathered for the accurate reproduction.

'Boriviter' is not just a mosaic; it is a voice of a culture that is under threat. Its presence in London is seen by the organizers as an act of remembrance, resistance, and faith in restoration.

As part of the initiative, a second copy of the mosaic was created, divided into 1250 fragments. All pieces were sold out within a day, and over 4 million UAH collected will be directed towards the restoration of the Kyiv mosaic.