Olga Rapay-Markish | |
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| Born | Olga Peretsіvna Markіsh 1 August 1929 |
| Died | 1 February 2012 (aged 82) |
| Nationality | Ukrainian |
| Other names | Olga Rapay, Olga Markish-Rapay |
| Occupation(s) | Ceramicist, sculptor |
| Years active | 1956–2012 |
| Known for | Architectural ceramics, circus figurines, and clowns |
Olga Rapay-Markish (1 August 1929 – 1 February 2012; Ukrainian: Ольга Перецівна Рапай-Маркіш, Russian: Ольга Петровна Рапай, Hebrew: אולגה רפאי-מרקיש) was one of the best-known Ukrainian ceramicists of her era. She is especially noted for her large decorative works on buildings throughout Kyiv. Previous to her architectural decoration, she worked as a ceramicist at the Kyiv Experimental Ceramic Art Factory, where she was known for her delicate figurines as well as her paintings on china and dishware.