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

Nikolay Semyonovich Samokish (1860 - 1944)
Nikolay Semyonovich Samokish
1860 - 1944
Vera Rockline (1896 - 1934)
Vera Rockline
1896 - 1934
Alexey Kuzmich Denisov-Uralsky (1864 - 1926)
Alexey Kuzmich Denisov-Uralsky
1864 - 1926
Alexander Tikhonovich Pushnin (1921 - 1991)
Alexander Tikhonovich Pushnin
1921 - 1991
William Edwards Cook (1881 - 1959)
William Edwards Cook
1881 - 1959
Alexander Semyonovich Egornov (1858 - 1902)
Alexander Semyonovich Egornov
1858 - 1902
Michael Satarov (1963)
Michael Satarov
1963
Vytautas Kazio Palaima (1911 - 1976)
Vytautas Kazio Palaima
1911 - 1976
Maria Oksentiyivna Prymachenko (1908 - 1997)
Maria Oksentiyivna Prymachenko
1908 - 1997
Igor Alexandrovich Popov (1927 - 1999)
Igor Alexandrovich Popov
1927 - 1999
Valery Vladimirovich Vatenin (1933 - 1977)
Valery Vladimirovich Vatenin
1933 - 1977
Ekaterina Feodorovna Belashova (1906 - 1971)
Ekaterina Feodorovna Belashova
1906 - 1971
Tatyana Alekseevna Mavrina (1902 - 1996)
Tatyana Alekseevna Mavrina
1902 - 1996
Georgy Dmitrievich Lavrov (1895 - 1991)
Georgy Dmitrievich Lavrov
1895 - 1991
Abel Pann (1883 - 1963)
Abel Pann
1883 - 1963
Genia Minache (1906 - 1972)
Genia Minache
1906 - 1972

Creators Avant-garde

Frank Rudolph Paul (1884 - 1963)
Frank Rudolph Paul
1884 - 1963
Andrey Gennad'evich Pozdeev (1926 - 1998)
Andrey Gennad'evich Pozdeev
1926 - 1998
Arthur Köpcke (1928 - 1977)
Arthur Köpcke
1928 - 1977
Giacomo Balla (1871 - 1958)
Giacomo Balla
1871 - 1958
Sergei Pavlovich Bobrov (1889 - 1971)
Sergei Pavlovich Bobrov
1889 - 1971
Mirko Basaldella (1910 - 1969)
Mirko Basaldella
1910 - 1969
Alexander Mohr (1892 - 1974)
Alexander Mohr
1892 - 1974
Valentin Oman (1935)
Valentin Oman
1935
Vadim Gabrielevich Shershenevich (1893 - 1942)
Vadim Gabrielevich Shershenevich
1893 - 1942
Ivan Albertovich Puni (1894 - 1956)
Ivan Albertovich Puni
1894 - 1956
Sergei Afrika Bugaev (1966)
Sergei Afrika Bugaev
1966
Ernesto Treccani (1920 - 2009)
Ernesto Treccani
1920 - 2009
Béla Kádár (1877 - 1956)
Béla Kádár
1877 - 1956
Willi Nass (1899 - 1966)
Willi Nass
1899 - 1966
Friedrich Vordemberge-Gildewart (1899 - 1962)
Friedrich Vordemberge-Gildewart
1899 - 1962
Carl-Heinz Kliemann (1924 - 2016)
Carl-Heinz Kliemann
1924 - 2016