Tag: geometric abstraction
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Unveiling the Transcendent Beauty: Malevich and the Russian Avant-Garde
Introduction: Entering the realm of Kazimir Malevich and the Russian Avant-Garde is akin to embarking on a spiritual odyssey of artistic revelation. As an impassioned collector deeply enamored by Malevich’s oeuvre, one finds oneself irresistibly drawn to the ineffable allure and profound philosophical depths that characterize each stroke of his brush. In this essay, the…
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Kazimir Malevich “Two Peasants” 1929-1930
Kazimir Malevich’s “Two Peasants” is a significant piece from his later period, showcasing his exploration of form and color within his distinctive style of Suprematism. Painted in 1929-1930, it reflects Malevich’s continued interest in geometric abstraction and the reduction of forms to their essential components. In “Two Peasants,” Malevich presents two figures in a simplified,…
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Kazimir Malevich – Who was he?
Kazimir Malevich, a seminal figure in the history of modern art, was born in 1879 in Ukraine. His artistic journey began amidst the vibrant cultural milieu of the early 20th century, where he would ultimately become a trailblazer, challenging the conventions of traditional art and laying the groundwork for a revolutionary movement known as Suprematism.…