Gustav Klucis himself referred to his work as “laboratory” research. During early phases of Constructivism, he focused on solving formal problems, such as texture, space, colour and dynamics. Soon his experiments evolved into agitational tasks, and Klucis developed the photomontage poster into the most efficient type of mass art. The artist saw modern technology (e.g. photography, cinema and radio) as having the potential to synthesise new art forms and to tear down the barriers between visual art, design and architecture.

Photo: Stanislav Stepashko