Masterpieces of Socialist Realist Photography, 1930s, on view online from September 10 to November 16, 2024, presents a rare selection of vintage gelatin-silver prints by pioneers of Soviet photography, including such luminaries as Boris Ignatovich (1899-1976), Arkady Shaikhet (1898-1959), Georgy Petrusov (1903-1971), Sergey Shimansky (1898-1972), Naum Granovsky (1910-1984), Emmanuil Evzerikhin (1911-1984), and Yakov Khalip (1908-1980). These photographers left an indelible mark on the history of their medium, shaping the narrative of their nascent country through striking new visual forms and introducing fresh perspectives and bold compositions.
This exhibition includes not only some of the most iconic photographs of the era, but examples of some of the high-quality printmaking that is unparalleled even today. Meticulous attention to light, tone, and texture has transformed each image into a unique and exquisite object of art.
Masterpieces of Socialist Realist Photography
10 September – 16 November 2024
Nailya Alexander Gallery
https://www.nailyaalexandergallery.com/
Arkady Shaikhet (1898-1959) Express, 1939
Sergey Shimansky (1898-1972) Moldova Harvest, 1930s
Sergey Shimansky (1898-1972) Navy Fleet, Black Sea, 1930s
Sergey Shimansky (1898-1972) Storm in Barentsev Sea, c. 1941-1943
Naum Granovsky (1910-1984) Krymsky Bridge, Moscow, c. 1938
