Peter Doroshenko, Director of the Ukrainian Museum in New York, on Decolonization, Museum Strategy, and the Future of Ukrainian Art

Lesia Liubchenko

When Peter Doroshenko became the director of the Ukrainian Museum in New York in 2022, his task was not just to lead the institution, but to articulate its mission at a time of global interest in Ukraine. We spoke with Mr. Doroshenko about decolonization, the pursuit of international recognition for Ukrainian artists, the often-invisible work of museum professionals, and the logic behind cultural funding. And also — about why it’s sometimes important for a viewer to leave an exhibition feeling angry.
