Who painted Ραδιο-ρήτορας με οθόνη?

Ραδιο-ρήτορας με οθόνη was painted by Gustav Klucis in 1922.

Where can I see Ραδιο-ρήτορας με οθόνη?

Ραδιο-ρήτορας με οθόνη is held by Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.

Artwork

Ραδιο-ρήτορας με οθόνη

Gustav Klucis , 1922

Ραδιο-ρήτορας με οθόνη is a drawing by Gustav Klucis. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.

About this work

This drawing shows a speaker behind a curved screen with the word “radio” on it.

This drawing shows a speaker behind a curved screen with the word “radio” on it. The angular lines and sharp angles give it a machine-like feel. Red, black, and white colors pop against plain backgrounds.

Made in 1922, it was meant for big outdoor rallies. Klucis wanted art that could move and change, not just hang on walls.

See how the lines cross and overlap. It uses cross-hatching to build dark shadows fast.

Gustav Klucis, 1895–1938

Overview

Ραδιο-ρήτορας με οθόνη is a drawing by Gustav Klucis, created in 1922. It depicts a speaker behind a curved screen with the word 'radio' on it, showcasing the artist's experimentation with dynamic, multimedia art for public spaces.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing represents a propaganda device, combining a speaker platform with a screen, likely for projecting images or films, and highlighting the role of technology in disseminating information.

Technique & Style

The work features bold, angular lines and sharp angles, giving it a mechanized feel. Klucis employed cross-hatching to create dark shadows, and used a limited color palette of red, black, and white to create visual contrast.

History & Provenance

The drawing was part of a series Klucis created for outdoor pavilions intended to surround the Fourth Congress of the Comintern and the fifth anniversary of the Revolution, emphasizing the connection between art and revolutionary events.

Artist & collection

Artist

Gustav Klucis

Gustav Klucis (1895–1938) was an artist.

Museum

Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus

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