Nathan Altman: A Pioneer of Russian Avant-Garde Nathan isaevich altman (1889 – 1970) stands as a monumental figure in the annals of Russian avant-garde art, embodying a unique confluence of Jewish heritage, Cubist experimentation, and fervent engagement with Soviet ideology. Born in Vinnytsia, Ukraine, to a family of Jewish merchants, Altman’s formative years instilled within him an appreciation for cultural diversity and intellectual…