Aleksandra Aleksandrovna Ekster (1882 - 1949)

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Aleksandra Aleksandrovna Ekster

Aleksandra Aleksandrovna Ekster (Russian: Алекса́ндра Алекса́ндровна Эксте́р), a luminary of the Russian avant-garde, was a painter and designer whose work traversed the boundaries of Cubo-Futurism, Suprematism, and Constructivism, eventually influencing the Art Deco movement. Born in Białystok (then part of the Russian Empire, now Poland) and later splitting her life among Kiev, St. Petersburg, Moscow, Vienna, and Paris, Ekster played a pivotal role in bridging Russian and European artistic movements. Her innovative approach to art was characterized by dynamic movement, vibrant color contrasts, and geometric compositions, which were evident in her paintings, theater set and costume designs, and educational endeavors​​​​.

Ekster's studio became a hub for the intellectual and artistic elite, hosting figures like poets Anna Akhmatova and Osip Mandelstam, as well as painters Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque during her stays in Paris. Her involvement in significant art exhibitions, such as the Salon des Indépendants and the Salon de la Section d'Or in Paris, showcased her works alongside those of Jean Metzinger, Marcel Duchamp, and others, marking her as a key figure in the avant-garde community​​.

Beyond painting, Ekster's contributions to theater and design were profound. She worked on costume and set designs for Alexander Tairov's Chamber Theatre and participated in the revolutionary festivities' decoration in Kiev and Odessa. Ekster's pedagogical efforts included teaching at the Higher Artistic-Technical Workshop (VKhUTEMAS) in Moscow, fostering a new generation of avant-garde artists​​​​.

Ekster's work is housed in various international and private collections, reflecting her lasting impact on the art world. Her ability to integrate different genres and styles, along with her commitment to experimentation and innovation, made her one of the most influential women in the Russian avant-garde​​​​.

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Date and place of birt:18 january 1882, Białystok, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:17 march 1949, Fontenay-aux-Roses, France
Nationality:Poland, Russia, Ukraine, France, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Artist, Decorator, Designer, Graphic artist, Illustrator, Painter, Scenographer
Art school / group:Knave of Diamonds, Société des artistes indépendants
Genre:Genre art, Landscape painting, Portrait, Still life
Art style:Abstract art, Cubism, Neo-impressionism, Avant-garde, Cubo-Futurism, Futurism, Orphism, Suprematism
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Jacek Senitsky (1928 - 2000)
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Michael Willmann (1630 - 1706)
Michael Willmann
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Antoni Albertrandi (1732 - 1795)
Antoni Albertrandi
1732 - 1795
Franz Ludwig Paul Noster (1859 - 1910)
Franz Ludwig Paul Noster
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Ignotas Mauricijus Ščedrauskas (1815 - 1871)
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Valentin Zietara (1883 - 1935)
Valentin Zietara
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Paweł Althamer (1967)
Paweł Althamer
1967
January Sukhodolsky (1797 - 1875)
January Sukhodolsky
1797 - 1875
Kristoffel Lyubenetsky (1659 - 1729)
Kristoffel Lyubenetsky
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Salomon Adler (1630 - 1709)
Salomon Adler
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Georg Lisiewski (1674 - 1750)
Georg Lisiewski
1674 - 1750
Bronisława Wilimowska (1919 - 2004)
Bronisława Wilimowska
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Heinrich Weissenhof (1859 - 1922)
Heinrich Weissenhof
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Henryka Beyer (1782 - 1855)
Henryka Beyer
1782 - 1855
Chaim Goldberg (1917 - 2004)
Chaim Goldberg
1917 - 2004
Stanisław Wyspiański (1869 - 1907)
Stanisław Wyspiański
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Binod Behari Mukherjee
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Antoni Tàpies (1923 - 2012)
Antoni Tàpies
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Romulo Maccio (1931 - 2016)
Romulo Maccio
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Claude Lalanne (1924 - 2019)
Claude Lalanne
1924 - 2019
Tamás Konok (1930 - 2020)
Tamás Konok
1930 - 2020
Frank Michael Zeidler (1952)
Frank Michael Zeidler
1952
Zak Prekop (1979)
Zak Prekop
1979
Philip Pfeifer (1897 - 1979)
Philip Pfeifer
1897 - 1979
Siegmund Lympasik (1920 - 1996)
Siegmund Lympasik
1920 - 1996
Heinrich Campendonk (1889 - 1957)
Heinrich Campendonk
1889 - 1957
Lyubov Sergeyevna Popova (1889 - 1924)
Lyubov Sergeyevna Popova
1889 - 1924
Roberto Miniati (1952)
Roberto Miniati
1952
Masahiro Kanno (1957)
Masahiro Kanno
1957
Thomas Ranft (1945)
Thomas Ranft
1945
Hans Fischli (1909 - 1989)
Hans Fischli
1909 - 1989
Gustave Singier (1909 - 1984)
Gustave Singier
1909 - 1984
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