Tatlin at work. Collage by El Lissitzky (1922) ()
( is a Soviet avant-garde artist.)
This blog is about old postcards, book illustration and all kinds of paper whimsy from the Soviet Union. I'm a long time collector, and this blog is 7 years old. I have an etsy shop for cards, books, pins and vintage finds from Russia.
Not A Companion by O. Brik, cover designed by Anton Lavinsky (1923)
“Two Squares” by El Lissitzky - the only known children’s book designed in the suprematist style. Published in Berlin in 1922.
The book is essentially about the birth of the new world and its battle with the old world. The black square represents art concept of Kasimir Malevich, the red square–Lissitzky’s. In the end, the red square prevails.
In September 2018 this 12-page book was sold by Litfund auction house for 2 million roubles (US$3.500).
Collaged posters for the First All-Union Spartakiad that was held in Moscow in 1928 (August 12 to 24). Designed by Gustav Kluzius. ()
Constructivist book covers from the 1920s
“Remember GIZ! This brand is a source of knowledge and light. Everyone needs to know addresses of shops and depositories.”
(GIZ = Государственное издательство, The State Publishing)
Poster by Varvara Stepanova (1925)
1. Boris Ignatovich, Vera Stepanova. Photo collage for the “Abroad” magazine, 1930
2. “Building of metro”, photo by Boris Ignatovich, 1935
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Alexey Gan “Constructivism” (book published in 1920)
Vintage print - Katya the Apple Girl movie poster (1983)
Original poster from 1926
Vintage print - A Kiss From Mary Pickford movie poster (1983)
Original poster from 1926
Vintage print - Battleship Potyomkin movie poster (1983)
Original poster by Alexander Rodchenko, 1925
March 8 (Women’s Day) poster from the 1920s