Soviet Art in Exile

Kirjeldus

Originally published in the UK as "Unofficial Art from the Soviet Union," this book "illuminated the surprising world of Russia's unofficial artists, who [led] a semi-undergroung existence, unable to exhibit much of their work. Unwilling to adhere to the only acceptable doctrine in Soviet Russia, Socialist Realism, these artists [were] regarded as subversive and subjected to a wide range of repressive measures...[this] is a major document because of its revelation of important contemporary art virtually unknown in the West." Includes brief bios of the artists, manifestoes, and more