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Kazimir Severinovich Malevich (23 February [O.S. 11 February] 1879 – 15 May 1935) was a Russian avant-garde artist and art theorist, whose pioneering work and writing influenced the development of abstract art in the 20th century.
May 11, 2024 · Kazimir Malevich (born February 23 [February 11, Old Style], 1878, near Kyiv, Russian Empire [now in Ukraine]—died May 15, 1935, Leningrad, Russia, U.S.S.R. [now St. Petersburg, Russia]) was an avant-garde painter who was the founder of the Suprematist school of abstract painting.
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Learn about Kazimir Malevich, a Russian avant-garde artist and art theorist who pioneered Suprematism, a form of abstract art. Explore his life, style, works and legacy on Wikiart.org, a visual art database.
- Ukrainian, Russian, Polish
- February 23, 1879
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- May 15, 1935
- Ana-Teodora Kurkina
- Triumph Of Heaven, 1907. The Triumph of Heaven is an early example of Malevich’s work that reflects the beginning of his unique manner of painting and the artistic trends in the Russian Empire.
- Landscape With A Yellow House, 1906. Malevich’s fascination with popular culture and his simplified representation of forms together ignited his desire for experimentation.
- Woman At The Tram Stop, 1913. Cubo-futurism occupied a special place in Malevich’s creative path. Venturing into avant-garde styles, the painter was drawn to simple geometry.
- An Englishman In Moscow, 1914. One of Malevich’s most enigmatic works alongside Woman at the Tram Stop, An Englishman in Moscow binds together abstract geometry, vibrant colors, and touches of realism.
Learn about the life and work of Kazimir Malevich, the founder of Suprematism, a movement that explored pure geometric forms and non-objective art. See his famous paintings, such as Black Square, and his writings on the philosophy of art.
- Russian
- February 26, 1879
- near Kyiv, Ukraine
- May 15, 1935
Learn about Kazimir Malevich, a pioneer of abstract art and the founder of Suprematism. Explore his works, exhibitions, publications, and videos at MoMA.
Learn about the life and work of Kazimir Malevich, a Russian avant-garde artist and art theorist who developed Suprematism, a form of abstract art. Explore his paintings, such as Black Square, White on White, and Suprematist Composition, and his quotes.
