“Rediscovering Ukrainian Album Cover Art” an exhibit from the Museum’s Permanent Collection at the Ukrainian National Museum, July 9 - 31

“Rediscovering Ukrainian Album Cover Art” an exhibit from the Museum’s Permanent Collection at the Ukrainian National Museum opens Friday, July 9, 2010 7:00 p.m.

Over 110 album covers will be exhibited through July 30th. Album cover art, as artistic expression, is nearing extinction. The album cover was a true 'marriage' of two very distinct and different media -- art and music. LP covers were an outlet for experimentation, art, fun, social comment and the power of the visual image to entice you to listen to the music contained therein. As technology advanced, music became available on cassette, CD, and now as a download.

The exhibit celebrates the artists who, in most cases, anonymously contributed their art. The album covers selected in our Album Cover Art exhibit also reflect the artistic expression of both musician and cover artist as well as the impact of two cultures. Influences of the American culture on the immigrant’s life experience are evident in many of the later album covers from the 50’s thru the 90’s.

Well over 100 album covers were selected from the 1200 albums that comprise the permanent collection of the Ukrainian National Museum. Along with the album covers, archived treasures, never before displayed, will be available for viewing during this exhibit. LP’s will also be for sale.

The Ukrainian National Museum is located in the heart of the Ukrainian Village, at 2249 West Superior Street in Chicago. Hours: Thursday through Sunday, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Admission: Adults $5.00, Children under 12 - Free. Free Parking is available beside the Museum. For driving instructions, visit the Museum's website at For additional information, please feel free to call (312) 421-8020 or e-mail Travel Instructions: From I-90/94 go west on Division to Oakley, then south on Oakley to Superior. From I-290 go north on Western to Chicago, east on Chicago to Oakley, then South on Oakley to Superior. From downtown (Michigan & Chicago) #66 Chicago Ave bus West to Oakley, then South on Oakley to Superior