Nina Henrichovna Genke-Meller (1893 - 1954)

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Nina Henrichovna Genke-Meller

Nina Henrichovna Genke-Meller (Russian: Нина Генриховна Генке-Меллер) was a distinguished Ukrainian-Russian avant-garde artist, celebrated for her contributions as a Suprematist, Futurist, designer, graphic artist, and scenographer. Born on April 19, 1893, in Moscow, she emerged as a pivotal figure in the avant-garde movement, significantly influenced by the political and cultural upheavals of her time. Her multifaceted career took off after the October Revolution of 1917 when she actively participated in decorating the streets of Kyiv and Odesa for Revolution festivities alongside contemporaries like Aleksandra Ekster and Kliment Red'ko. Genke-Meller's artistic endeavors spanned various domains, including her role as a chief artist at the Golfstream futuristic publishing house, her pioneering work in graphic design, and her significant contributions to stage design, ceramics, and wallpaper manufacturing.

Her teaching stint at the All-Ukrainian State Center Studio from 1920 to 1924 marked a notable period in her career, where she influenced many through her artistic philosophies and practices. By 1924, Genke-Meller had moved to Moscow, further expanding her creative horizons as a stage designer and taking up roles in the decorative and applied arts. Her legacy includes a rich body of work that encapsulates the spirit of the avant-garde movement, with notable exhibitions showcasing her contributions to Ukrainian and Russian avant-garde art across various esteemed platforms like the National Art Museum of Ukraine, Villa Stuck in Munich, and The Ukrainian Museum in New York.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Nina Henrichovna Genke-Meller's works represent the revolutionary zeal of the avant-garde movement, offering a glimpse into the transformative power of art in the early 20th century. Her contributions continue to inspire and influence contemporary discussions on art and design, cementing her status as a key figure in the avant-garde narrative​​​.

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Date and place of birt:19 april 1893, Moscow, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:25 july 1954, Kiev, USSR
Nationality:Russia, Ukraine, USSR, Russian Empire
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Designer, Graphic artist, Painter
Art style:Avant-garde, Futurism, Suprematism

Creators Russia

Alexander Mikhailovich Dubinchik (1922 - 1997)
Alexander Mikhailovich Dubinchik
1922 - 1997
Alexey Petrovich Bogolyubov (1824 - 1896)
Alexey Petrovich Bogolyubov
1824 - 1896
Olga Lyudvigovna Della-Vos-Kardovskaya (1875 - 1952)
Olga Lyudvigovna Della-Vos-Kardovskaya
1875 - 1952
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Kiselev (1838 - 1911)
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Kiselev
1838 - 1911
Ivan Vasilyevich Ignatev (Ignatiev) (1892 - 1914)
Ivan Vasilyevich Ignatev (Ignatiev)
1892 - 1914
Fyodor Yakovlevich Alekseyev (1753 - 1824)
Fyodor Yakovlevich Alekseyev
1753 - 1824
Mark Matveyevich Antokolsky (1840 - 1902)
Mark Matveyevich Antokolsky
1840 - 1902
Pyotr Alexandrovich Wolkonsky (1901 - 1997)
Pyotr Alexandrovich Wolkonsky
1901 - 1997
Leonhard Euler (1707 - 1783)
Leonhard Euler
1707 - 1783
Vladimir Afanasyevich Ovchinnikov (1941 - 2015)
Vladimir Afanasyevich Ovchinnikov
1941 - 2015
Kazimir Severinovich Malevich (1879 - 1935)
Kazimir Severinovich Malevich
1879 - 1935
Vassili Ivanovich Demuth-Malinovski (1779 - 1846)
Vassili Ivanovich Demuth-Malinovski
1779 - 1846
Oleg Leonidovich Lomakin (1924 - 2010)
Oleg Leonidovich Lomakin
1924 - 2010
Leonid Pavlovich Ostapenko (1937 - 2017)
Leonid Pavlovich Ostapenko
1937 - 2017
Nikolay Georgievich Kotov (1889 - 1968)
Nikolay Georgievich Kotov
1889 - 1968
Stepan Filippovich Galaktionov (1779 - 1854)
Stepan Filippovich Galaktionov
1779 - 1854

Creators Avant-garde

 Lucebert (1924 - 1994)
Lucebert
1924 - 1994
Robert T. McCall (1919 - 2010)
Robert T. McCall
1919 - 2010
Vadim Bondero (1967)
Vadim Bondero
1967
Hedwig Marquardt (1884 - 1969)
Hedwig Marquardt
1884 - 1969
Victor Popov (1952)
Victor Popov
1952
David Davidovich Burliuk (1882 - 1967)
David Davidovich Burliuk
1882 - 1967
Lev Alexandrovich Judin (1903 - 1941)
Lev Alexandrovich Judin
1903 - 1941
Aleksandr Vasilievich Shevchenko (1883 - 1948)
Aleksandr Vasilievich Shevchenko
1883 - 1948
Andre Lhote (1885 - 1962)
Andre Lhote
1885 - 1962
Hans Bischoffshausen (1927 - 1987)
Hans Bischoffshausen
1927 - 1987
Tatyana Nikolayevna Glebova (1900 - 1985)
Tatyana Nikolayevna Glebova
1900 - 1985
Steve Reich (1936)
Steve Reich
1936
Gustav Gustavovich Klutsis (1895 - 1938)
Gustav Gustavovich Klutsis
1895 - 1938
Giacomo Balla (1871 - 1958)
Giacomo Balla
1871 - 1958
Franz Fedier (1922 - 2005)
Franz Fedier
1922 - 2005
Elena Genrikhovna Guro (1877 - 1913)
Elena Genrikhovna Guro
1877 - 1913