Malevich called himself Ukrainian his entire life, yet museums and books around the world still label him a “Russian artist”—rarely even adding “of Ukrainian origin.” This isn’t an isolated case but part of a broader pattern: erase the person, then claim their legacy.
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Original Title: Malevich called himself Ukrainian his entire life, yet museums and books around the world still label him a “Russian artist”—rarely even adding “of Ukrainian origin.” This isn’t an isolated case but part of a broader pattern: erase the person, then claim their legacy.