Alexander Ilyich Naumov

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Alexander Ilyich Naumov (1899-1928) was a Russian a painter, interior designer, book designer and poster artist who was active following the Russian Revolution.[1]

He graduated from the Stroganov School of Arts in 1916, but then continued his studies by enrolling in another course in decorative arts.[2]

In 1919 he was one of the main initiators of the Society of Young Artists (OBMOKhU), with whom he exhibited over the next few years.[2]

He designed posters for a number of films including The Man on the Comet (1927).[1]

In 1928 El Lissitzky invited him to participate in the Pressa exhibition, in Cologne. He subsequently died in a drowning accident.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Man on the Comet. 1927. | Rennert's Gallery". Rennert's Gallery. Rennert's Gallery. Retrieved 5 November 2018.
  2. ^ a b c "Grad: cultural platform and forum for debate | Explore". www.grad-london.com. GRAD. Retrieved 5 November 2018.