Yusupof Theatre (Czar Box), St. Petersburg, Russia
By David Burdeny
Located in New York City, NY
David Burdeny
Yusupof Theatre (Czar Box), St. Petersburg, Russia
73.5 x 59 inches
Edition of 5
Archival Pigment Print
Signature Label
Price for Print only. Ask us for framing options.
Dating back to 1935, The Moscow and St. Petersburg Metro was one of the USSR’s most extravagant architectural projects. Under Stalin’s direction, the Architects were directed to introduce the concept of “svet” or light and “sveltloe budushchee” or “A Bright Future”.
With their polished marble walls, high vaulted ceilings, and ornate chandeliers, the Metro stations have been likened to an “artificial underground sun”.This underground paradise was to remind its riders that Stalin and his party had delivered something substantial to the people in return for their sacrifices.
Burdeny has themed the series around this notion, showcasing his photographs of 20 of the metro stations and various Russian museums, palaces, and theatre interiors.
The artist is also working with esteemed writer and translator Rosamund Bartlett, highly regarded in academic circles for completing the latest and perhaps best translation of Anna Karenina...
Category
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
MaterialsArchival Pigment