Malevich in Focus June 15, 2010

Kazimir Malevich (b. 1878, near Kiev, Ukraine; d. 1935, Leningrad), one of the most celebrated Russian artists of his generation, is recognized for his innovations in Suprematism, an abstract style that sought to capture the essence of color and form. This intimate presentation of six paintings spans a ten-year period and illustrates Malevich's path toward a truly original mode of artistic expression. Moreover, the works share a unique history: each was included in the retrospective exhibition of Malevich's work in Poland and Germany in 1927 and the works have not been exhibited together since that time.