Tag Archives: avant-garde

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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Is it too late for Lissitzky’s Ogonyok?

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Natalia

Is it too late for the only building built by EL LISSITZKY? A so-called “monument of architectural and cultural significance” – Ogonyok is being converted into a hotel, while pretending to undergo a restoration project. Everything that the Moscow Department … 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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MY MELNIKOV project

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Natalia

For those who have always wanted to visit the Melnikov House, this will be your chance! Learn why it’s so difficult to visit the house, what has been preventing it from being turned into a museum, and what you can … 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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Melnikov House Photos

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Natalia

Stop by the Days of History Festival this Sunday (May 26) and “purchase” a photo of the MELNIKOV HOUSE. The money collected will go to: 1. Pay for printing costs (sadly, printing photos is not for free) 2. ALL THE … Continue reading →

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Days of History Festival

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Natalia

Days of History Festival: SUNDAY / May 26 / 13:00 – 20:00 / Hermitage Garden (Moscow) Organized by Архнадзор & Москва, Которой Нет Starting at 15:00 1. presentation of the book “The Melnikovs’ House: Konstantin and Viktor” by Egor Egorychev … Continue reading →

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Melnikov House in the news

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Natalia

As promised in Melnikov House Update, an archive of articles about the Melnikov House since April 2013: in ENGLISH 03/04/2013 HERITAGE ALERT: Melnikov House, Moscow http://docomomo.be/2013/04/03/heritage-alert-melnikov-house-under-threat/ 10/04/2013 12:42 Architectural Masterpiece in Moscow Under Grave Threat, Preservationists Say http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/04/10/architectural-masterpiece-in-moscow-under-grave-threat-preservationists-say/ 12/04/2013 Melnikov … Continue reading →

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A Letter to the Mayor

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Natalia

In order to save a unique monument of history and culture ‘House and Studio of architect K. S. Melnikov’ we ask you, dear Sergei Semenovich, to immediately stop all construction work in the area of the protected zone of the … Continue reading →

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