The 'Youth' Panel in the Lobby of the 'Iskra' Palace of Culture of the Zhdaniv Heavy Machinery Plant (now 'Azovmash', Mariupol) 1966

This black and white mosaic mural, titled "The 'Youth' Panel", was created in 1966 by Ukrainian artist Valerii Lamakh. Depicting two stylized figures, one male and one female, lying in repose against a background of abstract patterns and geometric shapes, the artwork embodies a style reminiscent of Soviet Socialist Realism. The minimalist linework and the figures' contemplative poses evoke themes of youth, dreams, and aspirations, likely referencing the ideals of Soviet society during the 1960s. The artwork was originally located in the lobby of the "Iskra" Palace of Culture of the Zhdaniv Heavy Machinery Plant, a testament to the prominence of art in Soviet public spaces and its use to convey ideological messages.