Tag Archives: moscow

Constructivist Map: world tour

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Natalia

The Constructivist Moscow Map has recently completed a world tour of sorts! See links for more information about each event. Sept 14 | Moscow: Strelka Institute Photo: Gleb Leonov / Strelka Institute Oct 13 | San Francisco: American Institute of … Continue reading →

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Map Presentation at Strelka

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Natalia

On September 14 the discussion Saving Constructivism: Theory and Practice including the presentation of the Constructivist Moscow Map was held at the Strelka Institute for Media, Architecture and Design in Moscow. Photographs from the event can be found here. Photos … Continue reading →

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Constructivist Map – preview

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Natalia

The Constructivist Moscow Map – the latest in Blue Crow Media‘s series of architecture maps – is out TODAY! Order online. This dual language (English and Russian) guide features over 50 remarkable examples of Constructivist architecture from celebrated architects and … Continue reading →

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Constructivist Moscow Map

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Natalia

Constructivist Moscow Map, the third in Blue Crow Media‘s series of architecture guides is now available to pre-order. This two-sided, dual language, folding map features over fifty leading examples of Constructivist architecture in Moscow, from Melnikov House and Shukhov Tower … Continue reading →

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Shukhov Month

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Natalia

Announcing: the month of March as Shukhov Month! March 19th is the tower’s birthday: 94 this year! To celebrate and take advantage of the tower’s inclusion in the 2016 World Monuments Watch list of 50 at-risk cultural heritage sites around … Continue reading →

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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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ICOMOS Resolution re Russian Avant-Garde

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Natalia

“ICOMOS wishes to again call to the attention of the authorities of the Russian Federation the urgent necessity of: – halting the demolition of this internationally significant architectural and historical layer [Russian Avant-garde]; – providing top-level federal listing to these … Continue reading →

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A look back at 2014

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Natalia

2014 was the year of fighting for the Shukhov Tower, Narkomfin Building, and Melnikov House – heritage at risk, with still uncertain futures. After a tumultuous spring, by summer it appeared that it was agreed that the Shukhov Tower shall … 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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