Representative work by Alexander Rodchenko
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Alexander Rodchenko

1891–1956 · Russian / Soviet

Alexander Rodchenko helped define Constructivism by moving from abstract painting into photography, graphic design, architecture and mass communication. In 1921 he exhibited three monochromes as a declared end point of painting, then redirected his practice toward socially useful forms of production.

Photography; painting; graphic design; sculpture; photomontage

Major Works

  • 1918Non-Objective Painting No. 80 (Black on Black)
  • 1921Pure Red Color, Pure Yellow Color, Pure Blue Color
  • 1920Spatial Construction No. 12
  • 1924Books! photomontage poster with Lilya Brik
  • 1930Stairs
  • 1934Girl with a Leica
  • 1930Pioneer Girl
  • 1930Pioneer with a Trumpet
  • 1928Assembling for a Demonstration
  • 1925Fire Escape

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