The Springtime of Russian Avant-Garde from the Collection of the Moscow Museum of Modern Art

For over a decade and with the 1917 revolution in the middle, Russian Avant-Garde progressed so rapidly as an art movement and brought a fresh breath of innovation. While quickly adopting the newest trends such as European cubism and futurism, it created unique styles by sensitively responding to powerful expressions of the simple indigenous art forms of Russia like folk woodblock printing. Thus, Russia became one of the most radical and experimental artistic regions of the era.

Kasimir Malevich, another Russian Avant-Garde leader, who had put forward a pure abstract philosophy known as suprematism and heavily influenced contemporary art throughout Europe, is presented with ten works representative of his evolution. Also among the highlights is a rare comprehensive showcase of Niko Pirosmani from Georgia, whose unaffected but moving strength to express has continued to gain high recognition in recent years.

This exhibition provides an ideal opportunity to fully experience Russian Avant-Garde which surfaced with a bright spark at the dawn of the 20th century, and left a profound impact on the history of art with the works of primary artists, such as Tatlin, Burliuk, Goncharova and Lissitzky.