Alexander Rodchenko Appreciation

[removed account4]

too many to appreciate so here are a few in this article

http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052702303665904577450411266452858

 

[Theo Sulphate]

Oh definitely yes. I've always liked his posters. Very clever man.

 

[greg zinselmeier]

yes, and a yes, actually include All of the Constructivists, particularly my favorite . . . . .. Lazlo Maholy- nagy or just . . . .Maholy. He is buried at Graceland Cememetary, in Chicago, i think.

 

[removed account4]

i might be wrong, but i think moholy nagy was a bauhaus photographer, not a russian constructavist ?
that's ok he's one of my heros too, ( and man ray ) and i really couldn't decide
which of the 3 to put up all kind of cut from the same fabric, same mind blowing work
and maholy nagy's graphic design/poster work was equally as amazing...

 

[Theo Sulphate]

László Moholy-Nagy was Hungarian.

Also added this comment in the thread dedicated to him:

(there was a url link here which no longer exists)

 

[removed account4]

thanks theo i appreciate your extra marital link
both these ARTISTS blow my mind !

 

[mynewcolour]

I'm sure many here are already aware of the silent film from 1929 The Man with the Movie Camera by Dziga Vertical. I think I'm right in saying it owed much to Russian constructivism.

It's a great watch. This version is with Nyman music. The Cinematic Orchestra have put original music too it also — that's really a great way to watch it (you can find that on DVD).



Sorry if this is drifting a bit off the specific topic.

 

[mynewcolour]

i might be wrong, but i think moholy nagy was a bauhaus photographer, not a russian constructavist ?

I think he mixed it up with the constructivists then later taught at the Bauhaus ... if I remember correctly.

 

[removed account4]

mynewcolour-
thank you for the link and for the background.
the movie is beautiful.

 

[mynewcolour]

Always overjoyed to bring that movie to new people. Glad you appreciated it.