Contemporary Ukrainian Jewelry Design

An Exhibition of Contemporary Ukrainian Jewelry Design

As a part of NYC Jewelry Week, the Ukrainian Institute of America is pleased to partner with Strong & Precious Art Foundation to present an exhibition of unique artworks by Ukrainian jewelry designers.

The exhibition features a curated collection of unique pieces by Ukrainian designers that together form a living record of Ukraine’s creative resilience. These commissioned works are part of the Foundation’s growing historical collection and capture this moment in history through material and form, expressing endurance, individuality, and pride while preserving the beauty and soul of Ukraine.

EXHIBITION HOURS
November 21–22, 2025, 12-6 PM

OPENING EVENT
Panel Discussion: Collecting Jewelry Art in Times of Crisis
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 5-8 PM

PARTICIPANTS 

• Olga Oleksenko, founder of Strong & Precious Art Foundation
• Emily Stoehrer, Jewelry Curator at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
• moderated by Editor and Writer Amy Elliott

ABOUT STRONG & PRECIOUS ART FOUNDATION

Founded in 2022 by Ukrainian collector and Van Cleef & Arpels ambassador Olga Oleksenko, the Strong & Precious Art Foundation is dedicated to preserving and amplifying Ukrainian cultural heritage through the lens of contemporary jewelry. The Foundation supports the country’s top designers by commissioning new works and fostering global appreciation for their artistry. Through international exhibitions, collaborations, and educational initiatives, Strong & Precious bridges Ukrainian identity with the wider world of design and fine art. A key aspect of its mission is building a permanent historical collection of these commissioned works, which are not for sale, to serve as a living record of Ukraine’s creative resilience.