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Vladimir Stenberg

Vladimir Stenberg

1900 -1933

Biography

Vladimir Stenberg was a Russian artist and designer, best known for his collaboration with his brother Georgii Stenberg on the production of striking and innovative movie posters and stage designs in the early Soviet era. Together, they were pioneers of Soviet Constructivism and are considered some of the most important artists of the movement. They created a distinctive style of graphic design characterized by bold shapes, dynamic compositions, and the innovative use of typography. Vladimir Stenberg was born in Moscow in 1899, and along with his brother Georgii, he studied art and architecture at the Stroganov School in Moscow. They both began their careers as painters and graphic artists, but soon became involved in the revolutionary cultural scene in Moscow, where they became interested in the new art movements of the time, such as Cubism, Futurism, and Constructivism. In the 1920s, the Stenberg brothers started working on movie posters and stage designs, creating some of the most memorable images of the era. They used a range of media, including photomontage, collage, and printmaking, and their work often featured bold, abstract shapes, strong colours, and dynamic compositions. They also experimented with different materials, such as metal, glass, and plastic, to create three-dimensional works of art. During their career, the Stenberg brothers created over 200 movie posters and stage designs, including posters for films such as Battleship Potemkin and The End of St. Petersburg. They also worked on designs for theater productions, including the famous Meyerhold Theater in Moscow. After the death of Georgii in 1933, Vladimir continued to work as a graphic artist and designer, but his output decreased significantly. He died in Moscow in 1982. Today, the Stenberg brothers are considered pioneers of modern graphic design, and their work continues to inspire artists and designers around the world.
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Image no. 3692: Poster for the Magazine `N... (Vladimir Stenberg), code=S, ord=0, date=early 20th century
Vladimir Stenberg (1900 -1933)
Poster for the Magazine `N...
Image no. 3694: Poster for the D Griffith ... (Vladimir Stenberg), code=S, ord=0, date=early 20th century
Vladimir Stenberg (1900 -1933)
Poster for the D Griffith ...
Image no. 3695: Poster for the Ya. Protaza... (Vladimir Stenberg), code=S, ord=0, date=early 20th century
Vladimir Stenberg (1900 -1933)
Poster for the Ya. Protaza...
Image no. 3696: Poster for the V  Fleming ... (Vladimir Stenberg), code=S, ord=0, date=early 20th century
Vladimir Stenberg (1900 -1933)
Poster for the V Fleming ...
Image no. 3698: Poster for the Negro-Opere... (Vladimir Stenberg), code=S, ord=0, date=early 20th century
Vladimir Stenberg (1900 -1933)
Poster for the Negro-Opere...
Image no. 3702: Poster for the Film `Provi... (Vladimir Stenberg), code=S, ord=0, date=early 20th century
Vladimir Stenberg (1900 -1933)
Poster for the Film `Provi...