golden bee 16 – stepanova 130

posters dedicated to the 130th anniversary of varvara stepanova, amazons of the russian avant-garde / golden bee 16 global biennale of graphic design 2024 in moscow
christoph stettler

Homage
my poster was selected by the pre-selection committee for participation in the exhibition at the zotov center in moscow
further exhibitions

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on september 24, the exhibition stepanova – 130 will open on the second floor of the zotov center as part of the international biennale of graphic design golden bee 16 / the exhibition presents 17 posters by graphic artists from seven countries – russia, belarus, kyrgyzstan, hungary, switzerland, portugal and mexico. at its core is a constructor of elements, each of which refers to the iconic projects of varvara stepanova and creates a recognizable image of the russian avant-garde.

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varvara fyodorovna stepanova (1894–1958) was a russian artist. with her husband alexander rodchenko, she was associated with the constructivist branch of the russian avant-garde, which rejected aesthetic values in favour of revolutionary ones. her activities extended into propaganda, poetry, stage scenery and textile designs.