One public housing flat in Moscow housed a collection of banned works by artists like Malevich, Kandinsky, and Chagall, preserved by George Costakis.
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One public housing flat in Moscow housed a collection of banned works by artists like Malevich, Kandinsky, and Chagall, preserved by George Costakis.
Synopsis
George Costakis lived in a modest public housing flat in Moscow, surrounded by a vast collection of early 20th century Russian avant-garde art. His home featured works by renowned artists such as Kazimir Malevich, Wassily Kandinsky, and Marc Chagall. In 1982, director Barrie Gavin visited Costakis in Athens, where the collector recounted his efforts to preserve these significant pieces during a time of political turmoil in Russia. Costakis's passion for art and its creators forms a crucial part of his legacy.
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Why Watch
- Meet George Costakis, a key figure in Russian art.
- See rare works by Malevich and Kandinsky.
- Find out how art survived political turmoil.
Did You Know
- George Costakis was born in Russia and later moved to Greece.
- His collection included works from artists like Malevich and Kandinsky.
- Public figures like Edward Kennedy visited his Moscow home.
- The film was directed by Barrie Gavin and released in 1983.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who was George Costakis?
George Costakis was a Greek born in Russia and the foremost collector of early 20th century Russian avant-garde art.
Which artists' works did George Costakis collect?
Costakis collected works by artists such as Malevich, Tatlin, Kandinsky, Chagall, Lissitzky, Rodchenko, and Kliun.
Where did George Costakis meet Barrie Gavin?
George Costakis met Barrie Gavin in 1982 at his home in Athens.
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