Category Archives: Photos

Google Doodle: Shukhov Tower

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Natalia

Just for fun, Shukhov Radio Tower Google Doodle!

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Curious Graffiti

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Natalia

Curious graffiti has been spotted in Moscow. Is someone against finding out about cultural heritage sites? Left to right: Lissitzky’s Ogonyok Printing Plant, Lumiere residential apartments, Zhurgaz residential building ЖИЛОЙ ДОМ СОТРУДНИКОВ АКЦИОНЕРНОГО ОБЩЕСТВА “ЖУРНАЛЬНОГО-ГАЗЕТНОГО ОБЪЕДИНЕНИЯ (ЖУРГАЗ)” STOCK ASSOCIATION “ZHURGAZ” … Continue reading →

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Moscow: A Treasure Trove of Architecture

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Natalia

Bettery Magazine’s CHANGE OF VIEW photo documentary series and competition poses the following question, “What illuminates the soul of this city for you?” This was my reply: Moscow: A Treasure Trove of Architecture Moscow’s urban landscape reveals its layers of … Continue reading →

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Exhibit: The Constructivst Project

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Natalia

On September 8th opened an exhibition of 40 photographs of avant-garde architecture from The Constructivist Project at the Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center in Moscow. And now happy to announce that it will be on view for TWO more weeks! … Continue reading →

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I LOVE MOSCOW

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Natalia

A while back a campaign was launched across Moscow with “Я ЛЮБЛЮ МОСКВУ” (I LOVE MOSCOW) posters throughout the streets and in the metro of the capital. In a multi-colored silk screen layer effect, the posters featured recognizable architecture such … Continue reading →

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Before / During / After

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Natalia

El Lissitzky’s Ogonyok Printing Plant Before / During / After or Original / “Restoration” / Fake Read why this is so HERE in English and HERE in Russian.

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Типография «Огонек» Лисицкого под угрозой

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Natalia

Эль Лисицкий – художник, дизайнер и архитектор первой половины 20 века. Он был гражданином Советского Союза и при этом – одним из лидеров европейского конструктивизма 1920-х и 1930-х годов. Эль Лисицкий был членом Баухауса, его архитектурные проекты, в том числе … Continue reading →

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WMF Everyday Preservationist Photo Contest

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Natalia

“World Monuments Fund invites you to vote for your favorite photo in our Everyday Preservationist Photo Contest. The photos in this gallery were submitted by photographers of all levels to advocate for everyday preservation. World Monuments Fund sends preservation experts … Continue reading →

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Ogonyok Printing Plant: Survey on June 18, 2013

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Natalia

After seeing some alarming photos, on June 18 I went to see for myself what is going at Lissitky’s Ogonyok Printing Plant. Construction work at the Lumiere residential building is paused. Ogonyok is covered in the notorious green mesh to … Continue reading →

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Waiting for an Answer

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Natalia

ICOMOS ISC20C sent a letter to PUTIN, MEDVEDEV, and SOBYANIN on April 2, and still there is SILENCE. Ekaterina Karinskaya also sent a letter, and ironically on Heritage Day (April 18), she received a bureaucratic reply from the Administration of … Continue reading →

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