Alexander Rodchenko

(Russian, 1891–1956)

Alexander Rodchenko was a founding member of Russian Constructivism—the avant-garde movement characterized by unembellished abstraction— along with Vladimir Tatlin. He was known for his politically motivated photography, posters, paintings, and sculpture. “The avant-garde of Communist culture is obligated to show how and what needs to be photographed,” he said of the medium. “What to shoot—is something every photo group knows but how to shoot—only a few know.”Born on November 23, 1891 in St. Petersburg, Russia, he studied drawing and painting at the Kazan School of Fine Arts and architecture at the Stroganov School of Applied Art. An early influence came from Kazimir Malevich, whose Suprematist style contributed to Rodchenko’s adoption of an austere aesthetic and use of materials. In the late 1920s, he joined the October group, with members Diego Rivera, Gustav Klutsis, and Sergei Eisenstein, furthering his commitment to creating art for the working classes. Rodchenko died on December 3, 1956 in Moscow, Soviet Union. Today, his works are held in the collections of The Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Museum Ludwig in Cologne, and the Art Institute of Chicago, among others.

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Konstruktion, 1919

Alexander Rodchenko

Konstruktion, 1919

Sale Date: June 16, 2011

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The Russian poet and playwright Vladimir..., 1924

Alexander Rodchenko

The Russian poet and playwright Vladimir..., 1924

Sale Date: June 1, 2011

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Ohne Titel, 1917

Alexander Rodchenko

Ohne Titel, 1917

Sale Date: May 31, 2011

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Rodchenko museum series no.2: portraits..., 1997

Alexander Rodchenko

Rodchenko museum series no.2: portraits..., 1997

Sale Date: May 19, 2011

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Dive, 1935

Alexander Rodchenko

Dive, 1935

Sale Date: May 20, 2011

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Vladimir Mayakovsky, 1924

Alexander Rodchenko

Vladimir Mayakovsky, 1924

Sale Date: May 20, 2011

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Alexander Rodtschenko Linolschnitte..., 1918–1920

Alexander Rodchenko

Alexander Rodtschenko Linolschnitte..., 1918–1920

Sale Date: April 16, 2011

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On the phone, 1928

Alexander Rodchenko

On the phone, 1928

Sale Date: April 15, 2011

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Pioneer girl, 1930

Alexander Rodchenko

Pioneer girl, 1930

Sale Date: April 8, 2011

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Cueicio u cbeni, 1927

Alexander Rodchenko

Cueicio u cbeni, 1927

Sale Date: February 24, 2011

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Prototyp Tischleuchte 576, 1971

Germano Celant and Alexander Rodchenko

Prototyp Tischleuchte 576, 1971

Sale Date: February 15, 2011

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Konstruktivistische Komposition, 1919

Alexander Rodchenko

Konstruktivistische Komposition, 1919

Sale Date: December 4, 2010

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Konstruktivistische Komposition, 1919

Alexander Rodchenko

Konstruktivistische Komposition, 1919

Sale Date: December 4, 2010

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Innenhof der Wuchtemas, 1926

Alexander Rodchenko

Innenhof der Wuchtemas, 1926

Sale Date: December 2, 2010

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On the phone, 1928

Alexander Rodchenko

On the phone, 1928

Sale Date: December 2, 2010

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The Strange dancer, 1913

Alexander Rodchenko

The Strange dancer, 1913

Sale Date: November 30, 2010

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Cieicio a cleet, 1927

Alexander Rodchenko

Cieicio a cleet, 1927

Sale Date: March 16, 2010

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Untitled, 1950

Alexander Rodchenko

Untitled, 1950

Sale Date: February 17, 2009

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Cieicio a cleet, 1927

Alexander Rodchenko

Cieicio a cleet, 1927

Sale Date: January 7, 2010

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Red constructivist man

Alexander Rodchenko

Red constructivist man

Sale Date: January 10, 2010

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Radio station tower, 1956

Alexander Rodchenko

Radio station tower, 1956

Sale Date: June 16, 2010

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Portrait of Vladimir Mayakovsky, 1923

Alexander Rodchenko

Portrait of Vladimir Mayakovsky, 1923

Sale Date: June 9, 2010

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Portrait Vladimir Mayakovsky, 1924

Alexander Rodchenko

Portrait Vladimir Mayakovsky, 1924

Sale Date: June 3, 2010

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Chauffeur, 1933

Alexander Rodchenko

Chauffeur, 1933

Sale Date: May 19, 2010

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