Alexander Ilyich Naumov Explained

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Man on the Comet. 1927. Rennert's Gallery . Rennert's Gallery . Rennert's Gallery . 5 November 2018 . en.
  2. Web site: Grad: cultural platform and forum for debate Explore . www.grad-london.com . GRAD . 5 November 2018.