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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Jan Graczyk
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Anthony Pettera (XX century)
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 Olivier Mourgue (1939)
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Fyodor Semyonovich Bogorodsky (1895 - 1959)
Fyodor Semyonovich Bogorodsky
1895 - 1959
Sergei Alexandrovich Anufriev (1964)
Sergei Alexandrovich Anufriev
1964
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August Ivanovich Ballier
1879 - 1961
David Garshen Bomberg (1890 - 1957)
David Garshen Bomberg
1890 - 1957
Mario Persico (1930 - 2022)
Mario Persico
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