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

Eugène Pluchart (1809 - 1880)
Eugène Pluchart
1809 - 1880
Nikolai Andreyevich (Kolau) Tcherniavsky (1892 - 1942)
Nikolai Andreyevich (Kolau) Tcherniavsky
1892 - 1942
Ivan Petrovich Vitali (1794 - 1855)
Ivan Petrovich Vitali
1794 - 1855
Lev Nikolaevich Golovnitsky (1929 - 1994)
Lev Nikolaevich Golovnitsky
1929 - 1994
Yakov Aleksandrovich Tugendkhold (Tugendhold) (1882 - 1928)
Yakov Aleksandrovich Tugendkhold (Tugendhold)
1882 - 1928
Konstantin Konstantinovich Olimpov (1889 - 1940)
Konstantin Konstantinovich Olimpov
1889 - 1940
Jan Julianovich Kryzhevsky (1948)
Jan Julianovich Kryzhevsky
1948
Dmitry Grigoryevich Levitzky (1735 - 1822)
Dmitry Grigoryevich Levitzky
1735 - 1822
Boris Vsevolodovich Ignatovich (1899 - 1976)
Boris Vsevolodovich Ignatovich
1899 - 1976
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Vinogradov (1963)
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Vinogradov
1963
Igor' Vasil'evich Voroshilov (1939 - 1989)
Igor' Vasil'evich Voroshilov
1939 - 1989
Sergey Petrovich Tkachyov (1922 - 2022)
Sergey Petrovich Tkachyov
1922 - 2022
Nikolai Ivanovich Andronov (1929 - 1998)
Nikolai Ivanovich Andronov
1929 - 1998
Nikolay Ivanovich Barchenkov (1918 - 2002)
Nikolay Ivanovich Barchenkov
1918 - 2002
Nikolai Alexandrovich Tarkhov (1871 - 1930)
Nikolai Alexandrovich Tarkhov
1871 - 1930
Konstantin Aleksandrovich Batynkov (1959)
Konstantin Aleksandrovich Batynkov
1959

Creators Avant-garde

Wang Keping (1949)
Wang Keping
1949
Fred Freeman (1906 - 1988)
Fred Freeman
1906 - 1988
Yun Gee (1906 - 1963)
Yun Gee
1906 - 1963
François Orlandini (1920 - 2015)
François Orlandini
1920 - 2015
Enrico Castellani (1930 - 2017)
Enrico Castellani
1930 - 2017
Enrico Prampolini (1894 - 1956)
Enrico Prampolini
1894 - 1956
Morris Adrian Grant (1929 - 2004)
Morris Adrian Grant
1929 - 2004
Nikolai Nikolayevich Ovchinnikov (1958)
Nikolai Nikolayevich Ovchinnikov
1958
Peter Janssen (1906 - 1979)
Peter Janssen
1906 - 1979
Aleksandr Rubtsov (1884 - 1949)
Aleksandr Rubtsov
1884 - 1949
Ernst Hermanns (1914 - 2000)
Ernst Hermanns
1914 - 2000
Wang Yigang (1961)
Wang Yigang
1961
Sergey Ivanovich Kalmykov (1891 - 1967)
Sergey Ivanovich Kalmykov
1891 - 1967
Tomas Maldonado (1922 - 2018)
Tomas Maldonado
1922 - 2018
Dmitry Aleksandrovich Kryuchkov (1887 - 1938)
Dmitry Aleksandrovich Kryuchkov
1887 - 1938
Luigi Colani (1928 - 2019)
Luigi Colani
1928 - 2019
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