The Athlete of the Future (1913) by Kazimir Malevich

The Athlete of the Future - Kazimir Malevich - 1913

Artwork Information

TitleThe Athlete of the Future
ArtistKazimir Malevich
Date1913
Mediumpencil,paper
Dimensions27 x 21 cm
Art MovementCubism
Current LocationSt. Petersburg State Museum of Theater and Music, Saint Petersburg, Russia

About The Athlete of the Future

“The Athlete of the Future” is a pencil and paper sketch and study created by Kazimir Malevich in 1913, representing the Cubism art movement. The artwork, measuring 27 x 21 cm, is housed in the St. Petersburg State Museum of Theater and Music in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

The artwork features a simplified, abstract human figure with distinct geometrical shapes and solid colors, characteristic of the Cubism movement. The figure is clad in a combination of black, white, and red, with a stylized cloverleaf head and elongated limbs. The use of bold lines and contrasting shades gives the figure a dynamic, futuristic appearance, while remaining firmly within the sketch and study genre. This creation exemplifies Malevich’s exploration of form and space, eschewing realistic representation for a more conceptual and modernist approach.

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