100 pages Text(s) by Igor Ponosov 20 x 16 cm Language: English Hardcover Publisher: Igor Ponosov Edition of 500 copies 2018
Russian Urban Art: History and Conflicts book takes the format of an opinion-based essay. The author, Igor Ponosov, examines the power of street art in Russia by exploring its historical background, extending from the avant-garde movements of the early twentieth century, to the non-conformists and the actionists of the twenty-first century. It is an attempt to analyze as well as expand the potential of Russian street art by sharing examples of significant and relevant art phenomena and processes. The book is first paper focused on Russian Urban Art in English. The book includes 63 colorfull pictures with street works of Soviet/Russian artists and groups: Kazimir Malevich, Alexander Rodchenko, Collective Actions group, Oleg Kulik, Kirill KTO, Pasha 183, Zachem crew, Misha Most, Timofey Radya, Partizaning group, 0331C, Alexey Luka, Dmitri Aske and many others.
