Hryhorii Ostrovskyi
1929–2007 (age 78)
Biography
Hryhorii Ostrovskyi, born in 1929, shaped art criticism through essays that combined deep historical knowledge with an intuitive feel for emerging talents. His reflections on canvases and installations alike provided readers with fresh frameworks for understanding how art responds to the tides of society.
For decades he sat on juries, shaped museum programs, and mentored young critics, leaving an indelible mark on cultural institutions; his thoughtful voice is commemorated near Yarkon Cemetery.