Soviet Art

This blend of innocence and ideology is characteristic of Soviet children’s art of the period—where education, play, and propaganda were closely connected.

This 1956 Soviet poster pays tribute to Dmitri Mendeleïev, the creator of the periodic table, presenting him as a central figure in the scientific heritage of the Soviet Union. The c...

This 1974 Soviet poster by Reshetnikov embodies the visionary optimism of space exploration in the Soviet Union during the later years of the space race. The slogan “К далёким планет...

With its striking geometry, bold typography, and ideological clarity, this piece stands as an exceptional example of 1920s Soviet avant-garde graphic design, where cinema, politics, ...

Created in 1964 by A. Grudinin, this Soviet propaganda poster bears the original Russian slogan “Бережём воздушные границы!”.  “We safeguard the air borders!” or “We protect the...

This bold 1965 Soviet poster, proclaiming “Vers les étoiles !” (“To the stars!”)

This 1979 Soviet propaganda poster by the renowned collective Kukryniksy—formed by Mikhail Kupriyanov, Porfiri Krylov, and Nikolai Sokolov—offers a vivid example of late Cold War pol...

The 1959 Soviet poster dedicated to Konstantin Tsiolkovsky pays tribute to one of the founding figures of astronautics, whose theoretical work laid the groundwork for modern space ex...

This visually striking 1970 Soviet poster delivers a direct and uncompromising anti-war message, aimed squarely at perceived Western—particularly American—military aggression. Produc...

This work stands as a vivid example of early 1970s Soviet propaganda art, when posters were conceived not merely as announcements but as visual manifestos.

This striking 1966 Soviet poster celebrates one of the foundational principles of Soviet economic policy: the electrification of the nation. Rooted in the vision of Vladimir Lenin, t...

This vibrant 1976 Soviet poster, titled Мечтай, дерзай, твори!, “Dream, dare, create!” captures the spirit of youthful ambition and technological optimism that defined the ...

This 1958 Soviet poster is a sharp and satirical critique of Western military expansion during the Cold War. Using humor and caricature rather than heroic realism, the image delivers...

The aircraft's registration, СССР-30167, further grounds it in the technical and operational reality of Soviet aviation. A rare and visually captivating piece, this poster is ideal ...

This striking 1974 Soviet poster, featuring Yuri Gagarin, merges the imagery of space-age heroism with the ideological energy of youth mobilization. The slogan “Forward, Komsomol Tri...

Born in Leningrad to a typical intelligentsia family, Abeshaus was educated as an electrical engineer but soon abandoned this career and enrolled in the Mukhina School for Applied Ar...

This 1973 Soviet poster expresses a clear and universal message: the exploration of space must serve peace rather than conflict. The Russian slogan “За мирный космос!” translates pre...

Ivan Plusch is a complete artist delivering work that is part of the trends of thought of Post-Soviet art. Playing with the image of a happy future, from elements of the former commu...

Ivan Plusch is a complete artist delivering work that is part of the trends of thought of Post-Soviet art. Playing with the image of a happy future, from elements of the former commu...

Ivan Plusch is a complete artist delivering work that is part of the trends of thought of Post-Soviet art. Playing with the image of a happy future, from elements of the former commu...

Ivan Plusch is a complete artist delivering work that is part of the trends of thought of Post-Soviet art. Playing with the image of a happy future, from elements of the former commu...

Ivan Plusch is a complete artist delivering work that is part of the trends of thought of Post-Soviet art. Playing with the image of a happy future, from elements of the former commu...

Ivan Plusch is a complete artist delivering work that is part of the trends of thought of Post-Soviet art. Playing with the image of a happy future, from elements of the former commu...

Ivan Plusch is a complete artist delivering work that is part of the trends of thought of Post-Soviet art. Playing with the image of a happy future, from elements of the former commu...

This inspiring 1951 poster by Petr Semenovich Golub captures the optimism and forward-looking spirit of the early postwar Soviet Union. Titled “Toward New Successes, Young Builders o...

In this thunderous 1967 poster, Soviet master Victor Koretsky delivers one of his most powerful visual manifestos. Titled Да здравствует мировая система социализма! (“Long live the w...

This charming and imaginative 1970 original Soviet poster by Briskin V. and Viktorov V. celebrates one of the proud achievements of the Soviet space programme: the arrival of the Lun...

The original Soviet poster titled "Beaucoup pensent, mais ne savent pas ce que notre charbon fournit !" ("Many think, but do not know what our coal provides!") was created in 1972 as...

This striking 1956 original Soviet poster is a powerful example of postwar sports propaganda, celebrating physical culture, collective effort, and national pride. The slogan “Добьёмс...

The original Soviet propaganda poster commemorating the 24th anniversary of International Youth Day is a compelling representation of post-World War II sentiment and the ongoing figh...

A very nice Soviet poster from 1947, depicting the grandeur of the Soviet Navy fleet. The Soviet Navy (Russian: Военно-морской флот СССР, Voyenno-morskoy flot SSSR, literally 'Naval...

The 1970 Soviet poster by V. Briskin features the powerful slogan “Нет войне!”

This 1963 Soviet poster by E. Artsrunyan expresses strong political solidarity with the people of Spain during the dictatorship of Francisco Franco. With the powerful slogan “Свободу...

During the early 1970s, the world was entrenched in the Cold War, a period marked by an arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union. The threat of nuclear war loomed lar...

This impressive 1978 Soviet poster, titled “Gloire aux conquérants de l’espace !” (“Glory to the conquerors of space!”), celebrates the continued achievements of the USSR in orbital ...

A strong example of early Cold War Soviet aviation art, this work stands at the crossroads of propaganda, fine illustration, and design history—capturing both the aesthetic ambition ...

This striking 1969 Soviet propaganda poster is a powerful visual statement from the height of the Cold War, asserting the military vigilance and ideological unity of the Warsaw Pact....

This dynamic 1964 Soviet poster proclaims an inspiring message: “Aux étoiles ! Au soleil !” (“To the stars! To the sun!”). It captures the extraordinary optimism of the Space Race er...

This powerful 1966 Soviet poster by E. Artsrunyan delivers a striking visual condemnation of American foreign policy during the height of the Cold War. Titled “Stop American Aggressi...

1951 Original Soviet poster by Viktor Koretsky. Viktor Koretsky (1909–1998) was a leading Soviet artist and the acknowledged master of the Soviet photographic poster. With a long an...

This striking Soviet propaganda poster from around 1970 uses sharp political satire to criticize Western military alliances during the Cold War. The composition centers on a caricatu...

This poetic Soviet poster by G. K. Shevtsov, created in 1986, commemorates the historic first human spaceflight of Yuri Gagarin on April 12, 1961. Rather than presenting a technical ...

This striking 1965 poster by V. Suryaninov is a powerful example of Soviet international propaganda during the Vietnam War, expressing solidarity with Vietnam and condemning U.S. mil...

Beautiful Soviet poster made in 1955. The Spartakiad was an international sports event that was sponsored by the Soviet Union. Five international Spartakiades were held from 1928 to...

This powerful 1963 Soviet film poster, titled “Stories of the Revolution” (Récits sur la révolution), exemplifies the striking visual language of Cold War-era political cinema.

The original Soviet poster from 1945 by P. Alyakrinsky pays tribute to Mikhail Illarionovich Kutuzov (1745-1813), a revered Russian military commander celebrated for his pivotal role...

"New Art from the Soviet Union", Pratt Institute Gallery, New York (leaflet) 1975 "1970-1975" Progressive Trends in Moscow, Museum of Art, Bochum, Germany (cat.) 1973 "Modern Russi...

This striking original Aeroflot travel poster captures the sleek optimism of Soviet aviation during the Cold War era. Promoting the Tupolev TU-134, one of the USSR’s most widely used...

This Soviet poster was made in the context of the Cold War to support the independence of Angola. The world climate was then very tense. There were many conflicts that opposed Portu...

KUKRYNIKSY Новый «Болшой Скачок» Пекина [The new Great Leap of Peking [Beijing]] Moscow, Izadetelstvo 'Plakat' 1977 54 x 37 cm, 12 posters loosely inserted in a printed paper portfo...

is recognized as a sophisticated example of late Soviet poster art—combining symbolism, science, and lyricism into a visually compelling and historically significant composition.

This elegant 1958 Soviet poster promotes figure skating as part of the broader development of physical culture in the Soviet Union.

During the late 1960s, Soviet propaganda art increasingly highlighted technological progress and the integration of machines into labor.

Lev Pavlovich Khodchenko (Shimanovka, 1912 - 1998) - Still life with fish and pot. 60 x 80 cm (without frame) - 72 x 92 cm (with frame). Oil on canvas, in a wooden frame. Signe...

The original 1950 Soviet poster by artist Zelenski captures a vibrant and optimistic vision of the future, typical of Soviet-era propaganda art.

This vibrant 1961 Soviet poster by I. Kalenskaya celebrates the spirit of outdoor recreation and tourism in the Soviet Union, promoting kayaking and boating as ideal leisure activiti...

This powerful mid-1950s Soviet poster celebrates the spirit of the Spartakiad, the major multi-sport event organized across the Soviet Union as a socialist counterpart to the Olympic...

This 1954 Soviet poster celebrates athletic excellence and the pursuit of international sporting achievement, presenting sport as a field where the Soviet Union could demonstrate its...

This powerful 1973 Soviet poster by V. Sachkov celebrates the achievements of cosmonauts Vasily Lazarev and Oleg Makarov following the successful mission of Soyuz 12.

This 1963 original Soviet poster by artist An. Zhrebin was created for Intourist, promoting international travel to the USSR during the height of the Cold War.