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Kazimir Malevich – 1989 – Original Exhibition Poster by Stedelijk Museum | 95 × 62.5 cm | Netherlands
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Kazimir Malevich – 1989 – Original Exhibition Poster by Stedelijk Museum
A Major Retrospective of the Russian Avant-Garde Master
Offset Lithograph | 95 × 62.5 cm | Netherlands
🎬 Introduction
This striking original exhibition poster was created for the major Kazimir Malevich retrospective held at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam in the spring of 1989. The visual centerpiece is a reproduction of one of Malevich’s late-period figurative works—specifically "Female Portrait" (c. 1932-33)—where the artist synthesized the strict geometry of Suprematism with a return to traditional portraiture. The subject, rendered with a stark white face and piercing blue eyes, is clad in a "costume" of bold color blocks in green, red, black, and yellow, effectively bridging the gap between abstract theory and human representation. The artwork is set against a clean white background, allowing the vibrant palette to pop.
✨ Why It Matters
This piece represents a significant moment in art history, marking a major exhibition during the era of Glasnost, just prior to the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The Stedelijk Museum is historically significant for holding the largest collection of Malevich’s work outside of Russia, acquired in 1958, making their exhibition materials particularly authoritative and collectible. The poster design itself pays homage to the movement; the typography at the bottom playfully deconstructs the artist's name, mixing Latin and Cyrillic scripts in a Constructivist arrangement of stepped letters and primary colors. It captures the dynamic energy of the early 20th-century revolutionary art while serving as a document of late 80s museum design.
📐 Poster Details
* Year: 1989
* Country: Netherlands
* Size: 95 × 62.5 cm
* Studio / Publisher: Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
* Designer: Studio Dumbar
🔎 Condition
This vintage poster is in very good condition. It has been preserved well, retaining the sharpness of the offset printing and the vibrancy of the Suprematist colors. There may be slight signs of age or handling typical for a gallery poster of this era, but no distracting flaws. Take a look at the pictures. What you see is what you get.
Specifications
ConditionExcellentColorsGreen, Red, Multi ColorMaterialPaperNumber of items1OrientationPortraitArt sizeMediumHeight92 cmWidth63 cm
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 13 sales