October 2025 — ArtDom | News and Articles

Top 5 Countries Where Ukrainian Artists Most Often Ship Paintings

Workers loading a large wooden crate labeled ART Ukraine into an airplane
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...
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What Counts as Cultural Property: A Plain-Language Guide

Artist handing over a painting to a collector in an office
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...
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Exporting Paintings Abroad: How the Expert Examination Works and What It Determines

Art expert examining a painting in a museum with a magnifying glass
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...
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