The UNESCO Cultural Hub, the first such space in Ukraine, was opened in Lviv. About this reported Lviv City Council.
The new center will support, develop and popularize culture, art, historical heritage and contemporary initiatives. It is located in the heart of Lviv and occupies the first and second floors of a building with a total area of 402 square meters.
The municipal library-confectionery will work on the first floor, and the reception, co-working areas, event space, exhibition area, as well as a multimedia studio for audio and video recording will be on the second floor.
“Artists in Ukraine send a very strong message to the world community through music, design, photographs, paintings, through all kinds of art, which is also a message of humanity, hope. Here, in this beautiful building, they will have a space for themselves.” – said UNESCO Director Audrey Azoulet.
The project was implemented thanks to the financial support of Spain. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, EU and Cooperation of Spain, José Manuel Albarez Bueno, emphasized the importance of the initiative, stressing that culture is the foundation of freedom.
“I am happy to open a cultural center here. Despots have always hated culture. It is the first victim of a tyrant. We, democrats, always protect culture. Because the people cannot be free without culture. All of Europe and the world understand that you are protecting. Our help not only diplomatic and cultural, we also provide humanitarian aid, weapons. Today, Spain is on the right side, with our Ukrainian friends.” – he emphasized during the opening of the hub.
