Boris Konstantinovich Bilinsky (1900 - 1948)

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Boris Konstantinovich Bilinsky

Boris Konstantinovich Bilinsky (Russian: Борис Константинович Билинский) was a Russian-born artist and designer, renowned for his significant contributions to set and costume design in theater, cinema, and ballet, as well as his accomplishments as a graphic artist. Bilinsky's career took him across Europe, from Russia to Germany, France, and eventually Italy, reflecting a life influenced by political and social upheavals of the early 20th century. His departure from Russia in 1920 marked the beginning of a prolific period in Berlin where he collaborated with prominent Russian emigre movie directors and theater companies. By 1923, Bilinsky had moved to Paris, becoming an integral part of the French cinema scene, notably designing posters and publicity material for the French release of Fritz Lang’s "Metropolis" in 1927, a commission that solidified his reputation as a leading cinema poster artist​​​​.

Bilinsky's creative vision extended beyond the cinema to the world of ballet and opera, where he made significant contributions, including designing for the Teatro alla Scala in Milan. His work for the "Follie viennesi" ballet in 1947, with music by Johann Strauss, showcased his ability to blend artistic freedom with the thematic requirements of the productions, employing vibrant colors and shapes that echoed the circular motion of a waltz​​.

Throughout his career, Bilinsky's versatility and talent were evident in the range of his work, from cinema posters to set and costume designs for prestigious theater productions. His legacy is preserved through collections and exhibitions, ensuring his artistic contributions continue to inspire and influence​​​​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Boris Konstantinovich Bilinsky remains a figure of great interest due to the breadth of his work and the artistic prowess he displayed across various mediums. His contributions to the visual arts, particularly in the realm of set and costume design, cement his place in history as a versatile and innovative artist whose work transcends time and geographic boundaries.

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Date and place of birt:21 september 1900, Bender, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:3 february 1948, Catania, Italy
Nationality:Germany, Italy, Moldova, Russia, France, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Decorator, Designer, Graphic artist, Painter, Posterist, Scenographer
Genre:Portrait
Art style:Avant-garde

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K. R. H. Sonderborg (1923 - 2008)
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Heinrich Ferdinand Hofmann (1824 - 1911)
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Erich Ohser (Plauen) (1903 - 1944)
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1903 - 1944
Gerhard Ausborn (1933 - 2021)
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Donatello Losito (1940 - 2008)
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Christian Arnold (1889 - 1960)
Christian Arnold
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Wilhelm August Stryowski (1834 - 1917)
Wilhelm August Stryowski
1834 - 1917
Tina Juretzek (1952)
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1952
Wilhelm Rudolph (1889 - 1982)
Wilhelm Rudolph
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André Krigar (1952)
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1952
Alfred Eisenstaedt (1898 - 1995)
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Mike Rose (1932 - 2006)
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1932 - 2006
Johann Peter Krafft (1780 - 1856)
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1780 - 1856
Bruno Voigt (1912 - 1988)
Bruno Voigt
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Johannes Holst (1880 - 1965)
Johannes Holst
1880 - 1965

Creators Avant-garde

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Kazuo Shiraga
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Markus Oehlen (1956)
Markus Oehlen
1956
Karlheinz Stockhausen (1928 - 2007)
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1928 - 2007
Yuri Berngardovich Kafengauz (1929 - 2008)
Yuri Berngardovich Kafengauz
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Claude Émile Schuffenecker (1851 - 1934)
Claude Émile Schuffenecker
1851 - 1934
Hedwig Grundman (1894 - 1987)
Hedwig Grundman
1894 - 1987
Jorgen Nash (1920 - 2004)
Jorgen Nash
1920 - 2004
Keith Coventry (1958)
Keith Coventry
1958
Werner Graeff (1901 - 1978)
Werner Graeff
1901 - 1978
Gustav Gustavovich Klutsis (1895 - 1938)
Gustav Gustavovich Klutsis
1895 - 1938
Mikhail Ivanovich Kurzin (1888 - 1957)
Mikhail Ivanovich Kurzin
1888 - 1957
Curt Erhardt (1895 - 1972)
Curt Erhardt
1895 - 1972
Cyril Power (1872 - 1951)
Cyril Power
1872 - 1951
Romeo Tabuena (1921 - 2015)
Romeo Tabuena
1921 - 2015
Florine Stettheimer (1871 - 1944)
Florine Stettheimer
1871 - 1944
Hajo Bleckert (1927 - 1998)
Hajo Bleckert
1927 - 1998