{"product_id":"postcard-for-spartakiada-moscow-1928-gustavs-klucis","title":"Postcard for Spartakiada, Moscow 1928 - Gustavs Klucis","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dynamic 1928 Constructivist photomontage by Gustavs Klucis, capturing the energy of the Moscow Spartakiada through layered athletic imagery and bold geometric forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis photomontage by Gustavs Klucis serves as a visual record of the 1928 Spartakiada, a large-scale international sports event held in Moscow. Klucis, a prominent figure in the Soviet avant-garde, utilised the medium of photomontage to combine disparate photographic elements into a cohesive, dynamic composition. The work incorporates various athletic activities, including cycling, pole vaulting, and equestrianism, layered against bold geometric blocks of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design reflects the aesthetic principles of Constructivism, where the artist functions as an engineer of visual information. By juxtaposing black-and-white photographic cut-outs with primary colour fields, Klucis creates a sense of kinetic energy that mirrors the physical intensity of the sporting event. The inclusion of text, specifically the Cyrillic lettering for 'Spartakiada' and the date, integrates typography as a structural component of the image rather than a mere label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKlucis was instrumental in developing the political and social utility of photomontage in the Soviet Union. His work often sought to merge artistic innovation with mass communication, aiming to reach a broad public audience. This particular piece demonstrates his ability to organise complex visual data into a legible, impactful format. The contrast between the grainy, realistic textures of the photographic figures and the flat, opaque planes of red, yellow, and blue creates a tension that is characteristic of his graphic output during the late 1920s. As a museum-grade print, this reproduction captures the sharp edges and stark tonal contrasts of the original assembly, offering a clear view into the experimental design practices of the early Soviet era.\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=\"\/products\/thermometer-woman-illustration-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 (Woman Illustration) - Mikuláš Galanda — Mikuláš Galanda\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/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":"Gustavs Klucis","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502962446671,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502964609359,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58502964642127,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502964674895,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502964707663,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502964740431,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502964773199,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502964805967,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502964838735,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58502964871503,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58502964904271,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58502964937039,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Postcard-for-Spartakiada-Moscow-1928_Poster_CompositorV1_1786431725792.jpg?v=1787026227","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/postcard-for-spartakiada-moscow-1928-gustavs-klucis","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}