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Σχέδιο εξωφύλλου για το βιβλιαράκι του V. Khlebnikov "Doski Sudby", που εκδόθηκε μετά το θάνατο του.
Σχέδιο εξωφύλλου για το βιβλιαράκι του V. Khlebnikov "Doski Sudby", που εκδόθηκε μετά το θάνατο του. is a drawing by Piotr Miturich. It is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus. The ink drawing serves as a cover for a posthumous edition of Velimir Khlebnikov’s small book *Doski Sudby*.
About this work
Overview
The ink drawing serves as a cover for a posthumous edition of Velimir Khlebnikov’s small book *Doski Sudby*. Rendered in stark black lines, the composition features a tightly wound, geometric motif that evokes a spinning top or a stylised star, its edges rendered with a precision reminiscent of metalwork.
Subject & Meaning
The central form functions as an abstract emblem, balancing a sense of playfulness with an otherworldly quality. Its repetitive, interlocking lines suggest motion and transformation, echoing Khlebnikov’s experimental poetry and the broader avant‑garde interest in visualizing dynamic processes.
Technique & Style
Executed entirely in ink, the design relies on sharp, linear strokes that create a lace‑like texture. The emphasis on pure form over narrative aligns with the formalist tendencies of the Russian avant‑garde, where the visual impact of shape and line took precedence over representational content.
Context
The work originates from the period of Russian artistic experimentation between 1910 and 1930, a time marked by the 1917 October Revolution and rapid industrialisation. New technologies, urban planning, and a climate of social upheaval fostered a fertile environment for artists seeking novel visual languages.
History & Provenance
Created to accompany the post‑mortem publication of Khlebnikov’s *Doski Sudby*, the cover design was likely produced shortly after the poet’s death in 1922. It reflects the collaborative spirit of the era, where poets and visual artists often worked together to produce integrated literary‑artistic objects.
Artist & collection
Artist
Piotr Miturich made hand-drawn covers for tiny books by Russian poet Velimir Khlebnikov.
Museum
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus
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