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El Lissitzky

1890 – 1941

El Lissitzky
Modernism
Modernism

El Lissitzky

Born 1890 Died 1941 Works span 1914–1928

A Revolutionary Vision: The Life and Art of El Lissitzky El Lissitzky, born Lazar Markovich Lissitzky in 1890 in the small Russian town of Pochinok, emerged as a pivotal figure in the tumultuous landscape of early 20th-century art. His journey was one of constant reinvention, driven by a fervent belief in the power of art to shape society and reflect the dynamism of the modern world. From his initial training as an architect and engin…

52
dated works
32
chapters
1914
first work
1928
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through El Lissitzky's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups El Lissitzky's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.