22 August 2026
(PHOTO: Andriy Lyubov)
<span><span><span><span><span><span>A monumental art installation titled "Korkotyag" was unveiled in the village of Tairove in the Odesa region. This marked the first step toward creating the future Winemakers' Square.</span></span></span></span></span></span>
<span><span><span><span><span><span>This was announced by the sculpture’s creator, Andriy Lyubov. </span></span></span></span></span></span>
The monument is four meters tall and made of metal. The handle of the art installation is shaped like an old grapevine—a symbol of the region’s roots, history, and the continuity of its winemaking tradition.
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<span><span><span><span><span><span>Andriy Lyubov spoke about the process of creating the art installation. According to the artist, there is hope that “Korkotyag,” as a new symbol of Tairov, will help reveal the value of the local terroir and the talents of the people who live and work here. He thanked the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation and the staff of the Tairov Town Council, who helped organize the unveiling.</span></span></span></span></span></span>
<span><span><span><span><span><span>After the official ceremony, the wine time capsules were laid. They were buried on all four sides of the pedestal.</span></span></span></span></span></span>
The unveiling of “Korkotyag” marks the first stage in the creation of the Taivove Winemakers’ Square—a public space designed to bring together local winemakers, art, cultural events, and tourism. The Corkscrew Museum is already open nearby; its exhibition traces the development of the corkscrew and wine culture from the 18th century to the present day. In the future, these sites are set to become part of a unified cultural and tourist route in Tairov.
<b>Andriy Lyubov</b> is a Ukrainian sculptor, poet, art manager, and public figure from Odesa, known for creating monumental and interactive park sculptures and public art. Among his most famous works are the sculpture “Sunny Heart” on the beach in Lanzheron, the art object “Key to Recognition,” the monumental composition “Korkotag” in the village of Tairove, as well as a series of memorial plaques and urban art installations.
Earlier, a monumentto Mykola Arkas was erected in downtown Mykolaiv, near the Palace of Student Creativity. It was a gift from the soldiers of the “Buzky Gard” combined detachment and concerned citizens.
The monument was created by defenderOleksandr Kaniborand his father. They carvedthe monumentfrom a single block of granite. The creators combined two types of stone finishing. The surface of the figure of Arkas, who is seated in a chair with a book in his hands, was polished, while the lower and rear parts of the sculpture were left as rough-hewn granite. The figure depicted is holding *The History of Ukraine-Rus*.
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