Specialist in 20th-century architecture Sergei Koluzakov will give three lectures on the life and work of Alexei Shchusev, the prominent 20th-century Russian architect.
Specialist in 20th-century architecture Sergei Koluzakov will give three lectures on the life and work of Alexei Shchusev, the prominent 20th-century Russian architect who is best known for his V.I. Lenin Mausoleum. Shchusev’s creative style was distinguished by its universal character and its flexibility, which allowed him to meet the challenging demands of the time, in response to major shifts in the spheres of politics and culture. He designed in elaborate detail a wide range of dynamic projects, creating marvelous variations on traditional Russian architectural themes. With the beginning of the Soviet era, he proved equally able to operate in the new style of the Russian avant-garde.
Koluzakov will pay particular attention to Shchusev’s designs for exhibition halls, among which is the Russian Pavilion in Venice, which celebrated its centenary in April 2014.