Aristarkh Lentulov

Aristarkh Lentulov (1882-1943) was a Russian avant-garde artist known for his contributions to Cubo-Futurism and Rayonism. Born in the town of Nizhny Lomov, Lentulov studied art in Moscow before moving to Paris in 1910, where he was introduced to the works of Cezanne, Picasso, and Braque. He returned to Russia in 1913 and began working with fellow artists Natalia Goncharova and Mikhail Larionov, creating works that incorporated bright colors and geometric shapes inspired by Russian folk art. Lentulov's works were featured in several important exhibitions of the Russian avant-garde, including the famous 1915 "0.10" exhibition in Petrograd, which showcased works by Malevich, Tatlin, and other leading artists. After the Russian Revolution, Lentulov became involved in the new Soviet art scene, designing posters and murals and teaching at art schools. However, his style fell out of favor with the rise of Socialist Realism, and he died in obscurity in 1943.