Ukrainian singer Nadya Dorofeeva, along with her husband, restaurateur Misha Katsurin, has gathered a unique collection of contemporary Ukrainian art in their new home. The couple shares a touching family tradition of gifting each other paintings for various holidays, memorable dates, and anniversaries. According to the artist, every piece of art in their home holds its own unique story closely connected to pivotal moments in their life, creative searches, and the development of the Ukrainian art scene.
Contemporary Ukrainian art in the star couple's interior
Among Nadya Dorofeeva's favorite pieces is a painting by artist Dmytro Kozynets, which Misha Katsurin presented to his wife for their anniversary. As the restaurateur explained, the canvas depicts Nadya herself. Additionally, friends of the couple gifted them another painting by the same author. Another notable exhibit is a portrait of Misha Katsurin created by artist Masha Reva. The singer gifted this work to her husband on the occasion of the grand opening of his restaurant in Kyiv's Podil district. The painting depicts the restaurateur with a plate of traditional Asian soup on his head, while bright rays and stars beam from his eyes, which, according to Nadya, perfectly reflects her husband's joyful character.
A significant place in the home gallery is occupied by works from other famous masters. For instance, a painting by Slava Bondar caught the singer's eye, and after she showed it to her husband, he purchased the canvas as a gift. Another piece was custom-ordered by the couple from artist Ivan Hrabko specifically for a family anniversary. Furthermore, the collection features a poster of a work by Irina Maksimova: the artist gifted the original painting to friends, while she and her husband bought a reproduction at a charity auction, supporting an important initiative.
Contradictory data
Despite the abundance of professional and expensive artworks by prominent Ukrainian artists in the couple's spacious home, public discussions and interviews often spark debates regarding which specific piece holds the highest value for the star family. Some fans and critics tend to believe that the status of the collection's main masterpiece belongs to complex conceptual canvases by renowned authors or portraits by Masha Reva and Dmytro Kozynets, which boast high artistic and market value. At the same time, Nadya Dorofeeva strongly refutes these assumptions, stating that the material or art-market value of the paintings is secondary to her.
The work closest to her heart
The most precious and valuable artifact for Nadya Dorofeeva is not a painting by a famous master, but a joint creation by the entire large family. One day in the courtyard of their home, the singer, Misha Katsurin, and his children from a previous marriage, Sasha and Vanya, gathered to paint together in the fresh air. As a result of this sincere family process, a painting emerged that the artist now unanimously calls her favorite. For her, this canvas carries a tremendous emotional load, preserving warm memories of time spent with her closest loved ones.
