POPOVA

Dear Sophie -

A strong female figure in the predominantly male Russian artistic community, LYUBOV POPOVA made her mark as a painter, designer and vocal participant. Her work merged the inspirations of suprematism, constructivism and cubism from western europe as well as textile, fashion and graphic design.

Sadly, her vibrant life and career was cut short by scarlet fever, a disease that is thankfully now addressed with antibiotics.

With love,

Mom

 

MALEVICH

Dear Sophie -

To explore the roots of modernism, we need to turn to early 20th century RUSSIA and the SUPREMATIST movement. 

The leader of the pack was the artist and theorist KAZIMIR MALEVICH, who was a radical, independent thinker .

His early interests were in regional folk art which then evolved to his modernist manifesto. It is very interesting to look at the works and relate it to the revolution that was rumbling in Russia at that time.  We're talkin' 1917 baby!

When you look at Malevich, you'll surely see the relationship with contemporary artists such as Robert Mangold, Tuttle or Robert Ryman, exemplifying how we build upon knowledge as we learn from one another.  

With love,

Mom

JOSEPH KOSUTH

Dear Sophie -

JOSEPH KOSUTH is a conceptual artist, drawing concepts from language, history, philosophy, semiotics (the study of signs & symbols) and a range of cultural references to create his art. He is strongly influenced by the philosophy of LUDWIG WITTGENSTEIN and the Russian SUPREMATIST artist KAZIMIR MALEVICH.

He's one smart cookie. I was a switchboard operator while attending his class and found the juxtaposition of art theory and practical necessity hilarious. 

With love,

Mom