Alexei Kruchenykh, Collage, ca. 1910 – 1920.
Marina and Nikolay Shchukin put together a total of 35 art pieces for their latest exhibition titled From Primitivism to Propaganda: Russia’s Modern Masters, showcasing the works of modern Russian artists at The National Arts Club at Gramercy Park. The time frame of the exhibition dates back to the first thirty years of the 20th century and comprises the pieces of many artists such as Natalia Goncharova, Mikhail Larionov, Rosalia Rabinovich, the Stenberg brothers (Vladimir and Georgii), Nikolai Suetin, and Pavel Tchelitchew. The collection encompasses a variety of artwork ranging from drawings to costume designs, and sketches to propaganda posters. Some of the art pieces have not been introduced to western people until now.
Marina and Nikolay Shchukin established their first gallery in Russia, named Gallery Shchukin in 1987. They established said gallery to help the careers of talented contemporary Russian artists. The Shchukins are among the first to introduce Russian contemporary art to a western audience. Since their first start, they’ve opened two more galleries under the same name in Paris, France, and in New York, New York – which opened in early May of this year – to help out more innovative and talented artists.
This art exhibition will be on view from May 19, 2014 – June 14, 2014.
– Gaelle Gilles
Nikolai Suetin, Suprematist Composition, 1920
Nikolay Shchukin