Mosaic Wind, Soviet mosaic artwork in Kyiv, Ukraine.
The Mosaic Wind features geometric patterns and natural elements created through carefully arranged small pieces of colored tiles across a large wall surface.
Created during the Soviet era by artists Alla Horska, Viktor Zaretsky, and Boris Plaksiy, this mosaic reflects the artistic movements of mid-20th century Ukraine.
The mosaic demonstrates the integration of public art into urban spaces, following the establishment of the Mosaics Workshop at the Kyiv State Art Institute in 1937.
Located at coordinates 50.370378, 30.462006, the mosaic remains accessible to visitors exploring the architectural heritage of Kyiv throughout the year.
The artwork combines traditional mosaic techniques with Soviet artistic elements, representing a period when public art served as a medium for social expression.
Location: Kyiv
Creator: Alla Horska, Viktor Zaretsky, Boris Ivanovitsj Plaksiy
GPS coordinates: 50.37038,30.46201
Latest update: October 16, 2025 14:43
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