October 2025 — ArtDom

Ukrainian art is increasingly going global. Artists participate in international exhibitions, sell paintings via online platforms, and collaborate with private collectors worldwide. Each year, more people request international delivery of paintings , as interest in Ukrainian painting steadily grows. However, before you send a painting abroad from Ukraine, it’s important to understand that artworks require special packing conditions and proper paperwork. Even contemporary works with no cultural-property status may draw questions at customs if the shipment is prepared incorrectly. ArtDom helps artists, collectors, and galleries ship paintings abroad safely and legally — arranging permits, expert examinations, and professional packing.

When it comes to exporting paintings from Ukraine , many owners encounter the term “cultural property.” The phrase often sounds official and a bit intimidating — especially if it’s a person’s first time sending an artwork abroad. Yet understanding what actually qualifies as cultural property helps you avoid mistakes, customs delays, and unpleasant surprises. It’s important to remember: not every painting or sculpture is automatically cultural property. But this very classification determines whether you need an examination, an official export permit from Ukraine, and the follow-up customs paperwork. ArtDom helps artists, collectors, and galleries navigate these nuances: determine whether a work qualifies as cultural property, prepare documents, and complete the examination process without bureaucratic hassle.

When an artist or collector decides to send an artwork abroad, one of the mandatory steps is a professional examination (expertise) of the painting. This procedure may look like a formality, but in reality it determines whether you can legally export a painting from Ukraine . An examination is needed not only to obtain an export permit, but also to confirm the authenticity, age, and cultural value of the work. This way the state protects its national heritage, and the owner receives an official document that confirms ownership and allows them to pass customs without obstacles. ArtDom helps you complete every stage without bureaucracy: from preparing documents to obtaining the expert report and the official permit. We handle everything — communication with experts, export paperwork, and safe packing of the painting.