An eight-meter sculpture has appeared near the MFA building in the capital: what it symbolizes

At the Burning Man festival, the sculpture was in a wooden crate, similar to protective structures around Ukrainian monuments.
Біля будівлі МЗС України встановили восьмиметрову скульптуру "Фенікса" / фото: МЗС
Біля будівлі МЗС України встановили восьмиметрову скульптуру "Фенікса" / фото: МЗС

27 July 2026, 12:50

In Kyiv, in front of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine building, "Phoenix" has been installed – an eight-meter steel sculpture by Ukrainian artist Oleksiy Say, created for . This was reported by the MFA.

It is noted that the bird-shaped artwork refers to the Ukrainian trident and symbolizes resilience, transformation, and the ability of Ukrainians to pass through fire without losing themselves.

At Burning Man, the sculpture was in a wooden crate, similar to protective structures around Ukrainian monuments. During the performance, the crate was burned – and "Phoenix" emerged from the flames.

"Say's work became an active project, reminding the world of the country's daily experience – and is now located near the building where diplomacy is conducted. Now the work speaks to Ukrainians", say the MFA.
Скульптура "Фенікса" / фото: МЗС

Read also: Five-meter steel gates have appeared in Lviv

The project was implemented in partnership with the design bureau "Masters of Miracles" under the leadership of Mitya Zinoviev with the support of UA Resistance Foundation. The visual concept was created by Oleksiy Say and Bohdana Kosmina on the initiative of Vitaliy Deynega. The producer and project leader is Alla Lopatkina. Logistics were provided by "Nova Poshta Global".

The story of "Phoenix" also became part of the documentary film "Castles in the Sand" – a project by Fozzy Media Group in partnership with "Masters of Miracles".

Recall that in Lviv on July 17 opened the sculpture installation "Pass Through..." by Ukrainian artist Mykhailo Deyak. 

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