Yuri Kovalenko (1931-2004) is a Ukrainian painter and graphic artist. He was born in Pryluky, Chernihiv region. Studied at the Odesa Theater and Art School (1952-1959). He graduated from the Leningrad Institute of Theater, Music and Cinematography (1965-1969). He taught at the Odessa Art School (1971-1981). Held 10 personal exhibitions in Odesa. Participant of numerous republican, regional and international exhibitions. Artworks and sculptural works are located in the USA, Canada, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, Israel, Germany.