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AUGUST 13

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Natalia

AUGUST 13, 2014 It’s been one year since that infamous night when the Melnikov House was abruptly seized by the Shchusev State Museum of Architecture (MUAR), entangling it in a new round of scandals and heated discussions for many months … Continue reading →

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Dec 3 Melnikov House opens to the public. History of events.

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Natalia

Russian and English translations of the article “A Mosca nasce il Museo Melnikov. Sfrattando l’erede da casa sua” published in Artribune on November 6, 2014. Text: Anna Kostina Photos: Natalia Melikova 3 декабря Дом Мельникова открывается для посещения. История события. … Continue reading →

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MELNIKOV HOUSE: OPEN LETTER

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Natalia

Below is a translation of the open letter which was originally published on Colta.ru The letter can be signed on Facebook in the open group, ДОМ МЕЛЬНИКОВА: ОТКРЫТОЕ ПИСЬМО Translation of the group description: “MELNIKOV HOUSE: OPEN LETTER Dear colleagues and friends, … Continue reading →

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ДОМ МЕЛЬНИКОВА: ОТКРЫТОЕ ПИСЬМО

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Natalia

«С тревогой и изумлением» ДОМ МЕЛЬНИКОВА: ОТКРЫТОЕ ПИСЬМО Letter originally published on Colta.ru можно подписать письмо ЗДЕСЬ Министру культуры Российской Федерации В.Р. Мединскому Советнику президента РФ по культуре В.И. Толстому Москва, 15 сентября 2014 г. Уважаемый Владимир Ростиславович! Уважаемый Владимир Ильич! … Continue reading →

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The Modernist: House-studio of Konstantin Melnikov

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Natalia

Published in THE MODERNIST #11: DOMESTIC, July 2014 House-studio of Konstantin Melnikov, 1927-1929 Natalia Melikova On a small side street in the busy centre of Moscow, stands a peculiar looking white cylindrical house. Adding to its unusual appearance are numerous hexagonal … Continue reading →

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Melnikov House & Construction Site

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Natalia

^Bedroom inside the Melnikov House, photographed May 15, 2014. ^Construction site of a multi-functional complex at Arbat 39-41, photographed June 5, 2014. What’s the big deal about the neighboring construction site some 30 meters away from the Melnikov House? Read … 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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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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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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