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1914–1930s
Constructivism
Конструктивізм
Geometric, materials-driven art applied to design, typography, book covers and stage sets. Kharkiv, led by Vasyl Yermylov, was the centre of Ukrainian Constructivism; Meller and Petrytskyi brought it to the avant-garde stage.
Artists of the Movement
Oleksandr Bohomazov
1880–1930
Central theorist and painter of the Ukrainian avant-garde ('the unknown genius of Ukrainian Cubo-Futurism'); his 1914 treatise 'Painting and Elements' set out its theory.
Oleksandra Ekster
1882–1949
Leading figure of Ukrainian Cubo-Futurism and Constructivism; her Kyiv studio was the hub of the local avant-garde; celebrated theatre and film designer.
Vasyl Yermylov
1894–1968
Central figure of Kharkiv Constructivism; developed a distinctive constructivist collage and typographic style; co-founded the Kharkiv Technical Art Institute (1922).
