{"title":"Lyubov Popova","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"space-force-construction-lyubov-popova","title":"Space-Force Construction - Lyubov Popova","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1921 Constructivist masterpiece by Lyubov Popova. This abstract composition uses intersecting lines and textured paint to explore structural tension and spatial dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eLyubov Popova was a central figure in the Russian avant-garde. This 1921 work belongs to her series of Space-Force Constructions. These paintings marked her transition from traditional easel painting toward the industrial and architectural applications of Constructivism. The composition consists of intersecting linear bands that traverse a dark, textured background.\n\nPopova used a limited palette of terracotta, black, and off-white. The surface is not smooth: she mixed sand or silicate with her paint to create a physical, tactile quality. This material approach reflects the Constructivist interest in \"faktura,\" which refers to the specific handling of materials. The lines do not represent objects. Instead, they suggest structural tension and the intersection of planes in three-dimensional space.\n\nThe arrangement of the white bands creates a sense of scaffolding or skeletal architecture. By stripping away representational elements, Popova focused on the mechanics of composition. The diagonal lines suggest movement and energy without relying on a single central element. This work was produced during a period when many Soviet artists were abandoning \"pure art\" to design textiles, stage sets, and buildings for the new state.\n\nPopova studied in Paris before the First World War, where she encountered Cubism and Futurism. She integrated these styles into a unique Russian context. In this series, she moved away from the spiritual concerns of Suprematism toward a more scientific and materialist view of art. The work is an exercise in \"tektonika,\" the socially responsible use of industrial materials. Each line acts as a vector of force, creating a balanced yet dynamic equilibrium. The use of plywood as a support further emphasises the move away from the bourgeois traditions of canvas painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/thermometer-mikulas-galanda\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThermometer - Mikuláš Galanda — Mikuláš Galanda\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/cover-for-poligraficheskoe-proizvodstvo-solomon-telingater\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eCover for Poligraficheskoe Proizvodstvo - Solomon Telingater — Solomon Telingater\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lyubov Popova","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843796771151,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843799851343,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843799884111,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Space-Force-Construction_Poster_CompositorV1_1780441084492.jpg?v=1780444211"},{"product_id":"portrait-cubo-futurist-composition-oil-on-canvas-lyubov-popova","title":"Portrait (Cubo-Futurist Composition, Oil on Canvas) - Lyubov Popova","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn abstract Cubo-Futurist composition by Lyubov Popova, featuring overlapping geometric planes in earth tones and black. This 1915 work demonstrates the artist's move toward radical abstraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eLyubov Popova was a leading figure of the Russian avant-garde during the early twentieth century. This work, titled Portrait, dates from approximately 1915. It represents her transition from Cubism to the more radical abstraction of Constructivism. The composition consists of overlapping geometric planes that suggest a human form without relying on traditional representation.\n\nPopova uses a palette of ochre, terracotta, black, and deep greens, contrasted against stark greys. The arrangement of shapes creates a sense of structural weight. Each plane appears to occupy a specific depth within the pictorial space. The application of paint is visible, with textured surfaces that add physical presence to the flat shapes. The central yellow plane dominates the upper half, while darker, vertical forms provide a base for the arrangement.\n\nDuring this period, Popova studied in Paris under Henri Le Fauconnier and Jean Metzinger. Their influence is visible in the way she deconstructs the subject into faceted components. Her work maintains a distinctively Russian character through its bold use of colour and architectural stability. This painting is part of a series where she explored the relationship between form and space, moving away from the depiction of objects toward pure painterly construction.\n\nThe work reflects the broader shift in Russian art toward non-objective painting. Popova was interested in the mechanics of the image, focusing on how different weights and colours interact on a flat surface. This approach eventually led to her Painterly Architectonics series. By stripping away the literal features of a portrait, she focuses on the internal logic of the painting. The result is a balanced yet dynamic image that prioritises the formal qualities of art over narrative content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/still-life-with-guitar-lyubov-popova\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eStill Life with Guitar - Lyubov Popova — Lyubov Popova\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/composition-with-figures-lyubov-popova\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eComposition with Figures - Lyubov Popova — Lyubov Popova\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lyubov Popova","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843798376783,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843799916879,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57843799949647,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-Cubo-Futurist-Composition-Oil-on-Canvas-_Poster_CompositorV1_1780441084675.jpg?v=1780444236"},{"product_id":"painterly-architectonic-lyubov-popova","title":"Painterly-Architectonic - Lyubov Popova","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking example of Russian Avant-Garde abstraction, this work by Lyubov Popova explores the interplay of geometric form, colour, and spatial tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eLyubov Popova was a central figure in the Russian Avant-Garde, known for her rigorous approach to abstraction. This work, titled Painterly-Architectonic, belongs to a series where the artist explored the relationship between colour, form, and spatial dynamics. Popova moved away from representational subjects to focus on the physical properties of paint and the structural arrangement of geometric planes on a two-dimensional surface.\n\nThe composition is defined by sharp, intersecting diagonals and overlapping rectangular shapes. These forms create a sense of tension and movement, suggesting a structural logic that exists independently of the natural world. The palette is dominated by deep blues, forest greens, and dark tones, which are punctuated by lighter, greyish accents and a singular, warm orange triangular element at the base. This contrast between the cool, heavy masses and the lighter, more transparent sections gives the work a sense of depth, despite its abstract nature.\n\nPopova applied the paint with a deliberate, controlled hand, allowing the texture of the brushwork to remain visible. This technique emphasises the materiality of the canvas. By stripping away narrative content, she invited the viewer to engage directly with the visual mechanics of the piece. The work reflects the broader experimental spirit of the early twentieth-century Russian art scene, where artists sought to define a new visual language for a modern era. The balance of weight and light within the frame demonstrates her mastery of spatial organisation, as she directs the eye through a series of calculated collisions and alignments. This print captures the precise tonal shifts and the stark, angular energy of the original oil painting, making it a clear example of the artist's analytical approach to non-objective art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/female-model-vilhelm-lundstrom-2\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFemale Model - Vilhelm Lundstrøm — Vilhelm Lundstrøm\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/products\/basic-calculus-el-lissitzky\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBasic Calculus - El Lissitzky — El Lissitzky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lyubov Popova","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58251715674447,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58251715739983,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58251715772751,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58251715871055,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58251715903823,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58251715936591,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58251716002127,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58251716034895,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58251716067663,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58251716100431,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58251716165967,"sku":null,"price":117.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58251716198735,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58251716264271,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ White frame","offer_id":58251716297039,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ XS Canvas (20x30cm) \/ -","offer_id":58251716821327,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ Small Canvas (30x40cm) \/ -","offer_id":58251716854095,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canvas \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58251716919631,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Painterly-Architectonic_Poster_CompositorV1_1782354129576.jpg?v=1782354426"},{"product_id":"spatial-force-construction-lyubov-popova","title":"Spatial Force Construction - Lyubov Popova","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dynamic example of Russian Constructivism, this abstract work by Lyubov Popova explores the tension between geometric forms and kinetic energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSpatial Force Construction is a representative example of the Russian Constructivist movement. Lyubov Popova, a central figure in the early twentieth-century avant-garde, moved away from traditional representation to explore the mechanics of space and energy on a two-dimensional plane. This work rejects the illusion of depth in favour of a dynamic arrangement of geometric forms.\n\nThe composition relies on the interaction between sharp, angular planes and a restricted palette. The use of red and black against a neutral ground creates a sense of tension and movement. Popova employed these elements to suggest kinetic energy, treating the canvas as a site for structural experimentation rather than a window into a scene. The hatched brushwork along the edges of the forms adds a tactile quality, suggesting the speed and industrial vigour that defined the era.\n\nPopova was deeply involved in the theoretical debates of the time, often collaborating with other artists to define a new visual language for a changing society. Her approach to painting was analytical, treating the canvas as a construction site where lines, planes, and colours functioned as independent units. By stripping away narrative content, she focused the viewer on the physical properties of the work itself. This piece reflects her transition from Cubo-Futurism toward a more rigorous, non-objective style. 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