Alexandra Exter, Aelita, and Modernist Art in Ukraine 1900-1930
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Host Ally Pitts shares news about two exhibitions running in 2024 that feature the work of artist Alexandra Exter. He also discusses a previous film covered on the podcast, Aelita, which she worked on as a costume designer and set decorator.  The Royal Academy of Art's exhibition is In the Eye of the Storm: Modernism in Ukraine from 1900 to the 1930s. That's in London and runs until 13th October 2024 The Ukrainian Museum's exhibition is Alexandra Exter: The Stage is a World. That's in New York City and is running from 27th September 2024 until 19 January 2025 Links mentioned in the episode:https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibition/eye-of-the-storm  https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/article/start-here-modernism-in-ukraine  Art by previous guest Sarah Roberts:https://sarahkathleenroberts.com/  https://slaviclitpod.com/aelita-1924-by-protazanov/  https://www.theukrainianmuseum.org/alexandra-exter-the-stage-is-a-world/  https://klassiki.online/yuliya-solntseva-hidden-history-soviet-queen-of-film/  https://klassiki.online/podcast/ For a 30-day free trial of the streaming service Klassiki: https://klassiki.online/arussiansovietmoviepodcast/ If you use the code RUPOD50, you can get 50% off an annual subscription. Contact us/socials: All the links for a Russian & Soviet Movie Podcast you're ever likely to want or need: linktr.ee/russiansovietmoviepodcast We've changed the name of the show, but the social handles are a bit of a mishmash. Email: [email protected] Twitter (or 'X', if you really insist): @RussophilesU Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/Ally_Pitts/ Listen to Ally's other podcast appearances on Podchaser
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