1995, EXHIBITION POSTER, Russian Avant-garde, Costakis Collection, Lyubov Popova

Description: Original Rare Poster from 1995 ΡΩΣΙΚΗ ΠΡΩΤΟΠΟΡΙΑ- Rosiki Protoporia 1910 - 1930 Η ΣΥΛΛΟΓΗ Γ. ΚΩΣΤΑΚΗ Russian Avantgarde 1910 -1930 Lyubov Popova The G. Costakis Collection National Gallery in Athens, Greece Dimension approx. 69.5 cm x 48.5 cm Lyubov Sergeyevna Popova (Любо́вь Серге́евна Попо́ва; 1889 – 1924) was a Russian-Soviet avant-garde artist, painter and designer. She was one of the first female pioneers in Cubo-Futurism. Through a synthesis of styles she worked towards what she termed painterly architectonics. After first exploring Impressionism, by 1913, in Composition with Figures, she was experimenting with the particularly Russian development of Cubo-Futurism: a fusion of two equal influences from France and Italy. The Russian avant-garde developed in the historical context and ideological milieu which paved the way for the Russian Revolution. Rayonism and Cubism-Futurism became the dominant movements in the Russian art scene in the early years after 1910. Later on, around 1915, two great movements, Suprematism and Constructivism, prevailed, alongside other Abstract movements. The Russian avant-garde today enjoys a prominent position in the history of 20th-century art. The Kostakis Collection, and the collector himself, played a decisive role in promoting and historically establishing the Russian avant-garde. The Kostakis Collection has been on display in leading international museums to international critical acclaim. Georgios Kostakis (1913-1990) was born in Russia to wealthy parents. He kept his Greek nationality. Enjoying the benefit of a salary in hard currency as an employee at the Canadian Embassy, Kostakis began to collect Russian avant-garde artworks in 1946. The Kostakis Collection soon became unique in both size and importance. When Kostakis finally decided to leave Moscow with his family, in 1977, he left the largest part of his collection to the State Tretyakov Gallery. The most characteristic works from his donation came from Moscow to join the ones Kostakis had taken with him. Greece took a long time to honor this great Greek collector. Maybe this is why it paid off its debt with an imposing exhibition, far surpassing in scale and importance all previous exhibitions of the collection throughout the world. Comprising 568 exhibits (paintings, sculptures, drawings, constructions, applied arts), this exhibition was jointly organized by the National Gallery of Greece and the European Cultural Center of Delphi. Dear Syllektis*, By having surpassed the simple joy of ownership you have allowed your passion for your chosen art form to be your guide and decided to form your own legacy away from main stream must haves and don’ts, We congratulate you and welcome you to our website where you will find carefully selected, high quality and authentic items. Being collectors ourselves we share your passion. We are an antiquarian book firm that specialises in fine first editions, signed autographs, landmark books in all fields, paintings and much more. Whether you already are a seasoned collector or want to become one, our expertise and attentive customer service will guide you on your remarkable journey to expand your collection. Preserve culture by acquiring these unique pieces for your personal collection (and most importantly) have fun! Your OSyllektis-Team *O Syllektis (/si’ le.ktis/): the collector in Greek We always ship registered, so you can track down your purchased item.Please do not hesitate to contact us for any further clarifications or questions!

Price: 160 USD

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