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

Anatoly Rafailovich Brusilovsky (1932)
Anatoly Rafailovich Brusilovsky
1932
Nikolay Vladimirovich Remizov (1887 - 1975)
Nikolay Vladimirovich Remizov
1887 - 1975
Natalia Nikolaevna Agapieva-Zakharova (1883 - 1956)
Natalia Nikolaevna Agapieva-Zakharova
1883 - 1956
Marie Vassilieff (1884 - 1957)
Marie Vassilieff
1884 - 1957
Vasily Andreevich Tropinin (1776 - 1857)
Vasily Andreevich Tropinin
1776 - 1857
Arthur Zerich-Glechyan (1963)
Arthur Zerich-Glechyan
1963
Serge Poliakoff (1900 - 1969)
Serge Poliakoff
1900 - 1969
Leonard Viktorovich Turzhansky (1875 - 1945)
Leonard Viktorovich Turzhansky
1875 - 1945
Mikhail Matveevich Ivanov (1748 - 1828)
Mikhail Matveevich Ivanov
1748 - 1828
Vera Rockline (1896 - 1934)
Vera Rockline
1896 - 1934
Petr Ivanovich Neradovsky (1875 - 1962)
Petr Ivanovich Neradovsky
1875 - 1962
Giuseppe Chiacigh (1895 - 1968)
Giuseppe Chiacigh
1895 - 1968
Ivan Petrovich Vitali (1794 - 1855)
Ivan Petrovich Vitali
1794 - 1855
Olga Nikolayevna Sacharoff (1889 - 1967)
Olga Nikolayevna Sacharoff
1889 - 1967
Alexis Paul Arapoff (1905 - 1948)
Alexis Paul Arapoff
1905 - 1948
Georgy Bogdanovich Yakulov (1884 - 1928)
Georgy Bogdanovich Yakulov
1884 - 1928

Creators Avant-garde

Fred Freeman (1906 - 1988)
Fred Freeman
1906 - 1988
Chesley Bonestell (1888 - 1986)
Chesley Bonestell
1888 - 1986
Lee Conrey (1883 - 1976)
Lee Conrey
1883 - 1976
Angelo Accardi (1964)
Angelo Accardi
1964
Ray Pioch (XX century - ?)
Ray Pioch
XX century - ?
Helen Saunders (1885 - 1963)
Helen Saunders
1885 - 1963
Lou Albert-Lasard (1885 - 1969)
Lou Albert-Lasard
1885 - 1969
Kirill Mikhaylovich Zdanevich (1892 - 1969)
Kirill Mikhaylovich Zdanevich
1892 - 1969
Paul Seehaus (1891 - 1919)
Paul Seehaus
1891 - 1919
James Herbert MacNair (1868 - 1955)
James Herbert MacNair
1868 - 1955
Frank Dobson (1886 - 1963)
Frank Dobson
1886 - 1963
Sergei Alexandrovich Anufriev (1964)
Sergei Alexandrovich Anufriev
1964
Lucien Coutaud (1904 - 1977)
Lucien Coutaud
1904 - 1977
Luigi Colani (1928 - 2019)
Luigi Colani
1928 - 2019
Dóra Maurer (1937)
Dóra Maurer
1937
Lev Yur'evich Kramarenko (1888 - 1942)
Lev Yur'evich Kramarenko
1888 - 1942