Tag Archives: avant-garde

A Look Back

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Natalia

THE CONSTRUCTIVIST PROJECT THROUGH THE YEARS! 2009 – Discovered the work of RODCHENKO 2010 – Began photographing avant-garde ARCHITECTURE 2011 – Learned silk screen PRINTING, spent 7 months PHOTOGRAPHING in Moscow 2012 – POSTER printing, The Constructivist Project exhibited in … Continue reading →

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Avant-Garde Center Opening

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Natalia

Photos from January 13: book presentation and opening of the Avant-Garde Center (at the Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center in Moscow)

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If buildings could cry…

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Natalia

… the Melnikov House probably would : (

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Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Natalia

HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON, everyone!

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SAVE House, STOP Work

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Natalia

FACT: We all LOVE it! Then WHY is the iconic MELNIKOV HOUSE crumbling before us? TWO reasons: #1 – Complex ownership issue is preventing a) the allocation of funding, b) the organization of restoration work, and c) the conceptualization of … Continue reading →

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Melnikov House, the debate!

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Natalia

Tuesday’s public debate “Melnikov House. Scenarios of fate” … explained a lot. Well, sort of. Here are some observations and notes I took down. Though my first choice would be to get lost in the streets of Moscow searching out … Continue reading →

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Cultural Navigation

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Natalia

Last week I spent two days listening to discussions on city planning and urban development at the 2nd annual Moscow Urban Forum in Moscow. Of particular relevance and interest to The Constructivist Project was the session, Heritage: Cultural Value and … Continue reading →

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Panel Discussion: Architectural Heritage of Shukhov

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Natalia

On Monday I went to the Central House of the Architect to listen in on the panel discussion “The architectural heritage of Vladimir Shukhov in a modern city.” While I usually post photos, this time around I thought I’d share … Continue reading →

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Shabolovka Excursion

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Natalia

P H O T O S from an excursion around Shabolovka neighborhood. October 27, 2012.

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Pretty in Pink (?)

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Natalia

Zuev Workers’ Club, 11.20.12

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