In February 2022, immediately after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, The Museum of Russian Art (TMORA) painted a large Ukrainian flag on its building as a visible and lasting expression of solidarity with the people of Ukraine. For more than three years, that bold symbol has greeted visitors and passersby as a public statement of support and resolve.
After more than three years on view, the banner had begun to fade. In 2025, TMORA replaced it with a new image from the Museum’s collection, adapted from a 1988 poster by Vladimir N. Feklyaev (1947–2010), published by Plakat Publishers in Moscow. The artwork features two human profiles beneath the wings of a dove, a universal emblem of peace and shared humanity.
TMORA’s message remains unwavering and clear. The Museum stands for peace, stands with the people of Ukraine, condemning Russia’s ongoing war and continued acts of aggression, and stands with those in Russia who bravely resist the war and speak out for peace.
In October 2023, The New York Times profiled TMORA in As War Rages On, a Museum of Russian Art Stands Up for Ukraine, acknowledging the Museum’s continued commitment to peace and its independent voice during this time of war.
TMORA remains an independent institution committed to the principles of peace, freedom of expression, and cultural dialogue. These values continue to guide its work more than three years into the war.
The Museum of Russian Art is an American museum, accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
