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socialistarchitecture · 2 years

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: . The monument of Karl Marx by Lev Kerbel, erected in 1969, image by Stefan Rusu . Haus der Statsorgane und Haus der Partei, designed by Gunter Schliegel, Wolfgang Seidel, Gunter Arnold, built in 1968-70, 1977-79 . . #karlmatxstadt #karlmarx #workshop #urbanism #industruallandscape . #insularmodernities #socialistcityandurbanism . #publicspaces_chemnitz #stefanrusuprojects #publicspace #urbanism_chemnitz #socialistarchitecture_eastgermany #eastgermanmodernism #modernismtour_eastgermany #socialistarchitecture #modernismtour_chemnitz #socialistcity_chemnitz #socialistcity #postsovietcity #chemnitz #chemnitzcity . ©insularmodernities . https://www.instagram.com/p/B_iXUEnplab/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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insularmodernities · 3 years

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: . celebraiting 10years of Apartamentul Deschis/Flat Space . 10 years after it was installed in the Bucharest str. 68/1 square, Flat Space hosted dozens of events organized by artists, independent local and foreign initiatives and organizations. As an independent cultural space, functioning as an alternative office for arts and culture, it became an element of the cultural infrastructure of Chisinau, facilitating new interactions of the audience with contemporary art / socially engaged art, emphasizing topics pertaining to the public space and urban neoliberal transformations in post-soviet cities. Called (ironically) by bureaucracy defenders “The Balcony of the Culture Direction”, it became an important element, contributing to the democratic infrastructure of the city (due to the absence of inclusive spaces, Flat Space gathers together the members of the independent cultural community, including artists, architects, musicians, and film-makers; the cyclists / environmental activists’ community; feminist / LGBT communities, and others), curator: Vladimir Us. . Flat Space project: http://chiosc.oberliht.org/apartament . Apartamentul Deschis/Flat Space was installed next to APO Victoria with laboratory complex, expo section and exhibition hall, currently hosting cultural department of Chisinau municipality, designed by architects: Yu.Tumanyan, O.Vronskii, built in late 80s. . #stefanrusu #stefanrusuprojects #openflat_apartamentuldeschis #modularstructures #socialistarchitecture #flatspace_apartamentuldeschis #openflat #publicspace_chisinau #68bucurestistreet #oberliht #chisinau #publicspaces_chisinau #transformationofpublicspace #publicspace . #socialhousing #socialistbloc #socialistcity . ©stefanrusu (at Kishinef, Chişinău, Moldova) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3pX5pUpEiy/?utm_medium=tumblr

#stefanrusu #stefanrusuprojects #openflat_apartamentuldeschis #modularstructures #socialistarchitecture #flatspace_apartamentuldeschis #openflat #publicspace_chisinau #68bucurestistreet #oberliht #chisinau #publicspaces_chisinau #transformationofpublicspace #publicspace #socialhousing #socialistbloc #socialistcity

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socialistarchitecture · 2 years

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: . cafe Snail (Улитка), finally was cleaned and people could to see this beauty without fences and bushes that surrounded “the snail” almost completely . . . #insularmodernities #socialistcityandurbanism #postsovieturbanism . #publicspaces_bishkek #stefanrusuprojects #publicspace #urbanism_bishkek #socialistarchitecture_kyrgyzstan #kyrgyzmodernism #modernismtour_kyrgyzstan #socialistarchitecture #modernismtour_bishkek #socialistcity_bishkek #socialistcity #postsovietcity #bishkek #frunza . ©stefanrusu . (at Frunze, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan) https://www.instagram.com/p/B26lKyAlov9/?utm_medium=tumblr

#insularmodernities #socialistcityandurbanism #postsovieturbanism #publicspaces_bishkek #stefanrusuprojects #publicspace #urbanism_bishkek #socialistarchitecture_kyrgyzstan #kyrgyzmodernism #modernismtour_kyrgyzstan #socialistarchitecture #modernismtour_bishkek #socialistcity_bishkek #socialistcity #postsovietcity #bishkek #frunza

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socialistarchitecture · 2 years

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: . #insularmodernities #socialistcityandurbanism #postsovieturbanism . #publicspaces_bishkek #stefanrusuprojects #publicspace #urbanism_bishkek #socialistarchitecture_kyrgyzstan #kyrgyzmodernism #modernismtour_kyrgyzstan #socialistarchitecture #modernismtour_bishkek #socialistcity_bishkek #socialistcity #postsovietcity #bishkek #frunza . ©insularmodernities . (at Frunze, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan) https://www.instagram.com/suhebator/p/B2j37UFlPsV/?utm_medium=tumblr

#insularmodernities #socialistcityandurbanism #postsovieturbanism #publicspaces_bishkek #stefanrusuprojects #publicspace #urbanism_bishkek #socialistarchitecture_kyrgyzstan #kyrgyzmodernism #modernismtour_kyrgyzstan #socialistarchitecture #modernismtour_bishkek #socialistcity_bishkek #socialistcity #postsovietcity #bishkek #frunza

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socialistarchitecture · 3 years

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: . Shopping area of socialhousing building, image by Stefan Rusu . . #karlmatxstadt #karlmarx #workshop #urbanism #industruallandscape . #insularmodernities #socialistcityandurbanism . #publicspaces_chemnitz #stefanrusuprojects #publicspace #urbanism_chemnitz #socialistarchitecture_eastgermany #eastgermanmodernism #modernismtour_eastgermany #socialistarchitecture #modernismtour_chemnitz #socialistcity_chemnitz #socialistcity #postsovietcity #chemnitz #chemnitzcity . ©insularmodernities . (at Chemnitz, Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCG_MZrphxK/?utm_medium=tumblr

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socialistarchitecture · 3 years

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: . rare case of well preserved public space and social housing complex on Rosenhof. Image by Stefan Rusu . #karlmatxstadt #karlmarx #workshop #urbanism #industruallandscape . #insularmodernities #socialistcityandurbanism . #publicspaces_chemnitz #stefanrusuprojects #publicspace #urbanism_chemnitz #socialistarchitecture_eastgermany #eastgermanmodernism #modernismtour_eastgermany #socialistarchitecture #modernismtour_chemnitz #socialistcity_chemnitz #socialistcity #postsovietcity #chemnitz #chemnitzcity . ©insularmodernities . (at Chemnitz Rosenhof) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-MFr4dJ8iS/?utm_medium=tumblr

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socialistarchitecture · 3 years

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: . . . #karlmatxstadt #karlmarx #workshop #urbanism #industruallandscape . #insularmodernities #socialistcityandurbanism . #publicspaces_chemnitz #stefanrusuprojects #publicspace #urbanism_chemnitz #socialistarchitecture_eastgermany #eastgermanmodernism #modernismtour_eastgermany #socialistarchitecture #modernismtour_chemnitz #socialistcity_chemnitz #socialistcity #postsovietcity #chemnitz #chemnitzcity . ©stefanrusu . (at Chemnitz, Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_hltuSprmJ/?utm_medium=tumblr

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socialistarchitecture · 2 years

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: . Cosmos hotel . . #insularmodernities #socialistcityandurbanism #postsovieturbanism . #publicspaces_chisinau #stefanrusuprojects #publicspace #urbanism_chisinau #socialistarchitecture_moldova #moldovanmodernism #modernismtour_moldova #socialistarchitecture #modernismtour_chisinau #socialistcity_chisinau #socialistcity #postsovietcity #chisinau #chisinaucity . ©stefanrusu . (at Chisinau, Republic of Moldova) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7G-M3lpfSI/?utm_medium=tumblr

#insularmodernities #socialistcityandurbanism #postsovieturbanism #publicspaces_chisinau #stefanrusuprojects #publicspace #urbanism_chisinau #socialistarchitecture_moldova #moldovanmodernism #modernismtour_moldova #socialistarchitecture #modernismtour_chisinau #socialistcity_chisinau #socialistcity #postsovietcity #chisinau #chisinaucity

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socialistarchitecture · 2 years

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: . Image: above the Gapar Aytiev Fine Art Museum and below the State History Museum (former V. Lenin Museum), Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan Credit image: Insular Modernities . https://facebook.com/events/s/stefan-rusu-specii-pe-cale-de-/349820243349725/ . Endangered Species: A plea for a Red Book of Soviet Modernism An exhibition at National Museum of Fine Art, Chișinău (20 January-20February, 2022) . A particular aspect of this investigation is the changing status of the buildings from its former ideologically charged function and position in the society. E.g., the State History Museum (former V. Lenin Museum) or the Gapar Aytiev Fine Art Museum, which suddenly lost their significance with the collapse of Soviet Union, during which the two buildings and collections have been the main instruments to shape the society and the new man – the builder of advanced socialism according to Marxist thought and principles. . . #insularmodernities #stefanrusuprojects #mnam #chisinau #socialistarchitecture_kyrgyzstan #socialistarchitecture_tajikistan #socialistarchitecture_moldova #socialistarchitecture #sovietmodernism #republicofmoldova (at Muzeul National de Arte) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZJYwYMIsLS/?utm_medium=tumblr

#insularmodernities #stefanrusuprojects #mnam #chisinau #socialistarchitecture_kyrgyzstan #socialistarchitecture_tajikistan #socialistarchitecture_moldova #socialistarchitecture #sovietmodernism #republicofmoldova

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socialistarchitecture · 2 years

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: . Stills from "Return From the Future" part of "Endangered Species: A plea for a Red Book of Soviet Modernism" on view at National Museum of Fine Art, Chisinau RETURN FROM THE FUTURE, 43’, HD, 2019 Camera: Azat Ruziev Image/ Sound editor: Denis Bartenev Directed by Stefan Rusu . The title refers to the plot of the science fiction novel Return from the Stars by famous Polish writer Stanisław Lem (in which pilot Hal Bregg returns from a space expedition after 127 years, a time during which life on the Earth has radically changed): the novel discusses the ideas of social alienation, cultural shock and dystopia, which is synchronized with the current state of the city, and the cosmonaut resembles an architect that returns to the site he created in another century. . Return From The Future is a visual essay on the current state of conservation of soviet modernist architecture of Bishkek city. The film is an overview of the state of conservation of the buildings listed as national heritage, but also an overview on recent urban changes and transformation occurred in Bishkek after the ’90. Film was produced as part of Insular Modernities, a series of documentaries about modernist architecture in Central Asia. . . #insularmodernities #stefanrusuprojects #mnam #chisinau #socialistarchitecture_kyrgyzstan #socialistarchitecture_tajikistan #socialistarchitecture_moldova #socialistarchitecture #sovietmodernism #republicofmoldova (at Muzeul National de Arte) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZJbEH6IwXz/?utm_medium=tumblr

#insularmodernities #stefanrusuprojects #mnam #chisinau #socialistarchitecture_kyrgyzstan #socialistarchitecture_tajikistan #socialistarchitecture_moldova #socialistarchitecture #sovietmodernism #republicofmoldova

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socialistarchitecture · 3 years

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: . . #karlmatxstadt #karlmarx #workshop #urbanism #industruallandscape . #insularmodernities  #socialistcityandurbanism . #publicspaces_chemnitz  #stefanrusuprojects  #publicspace  #urbanism_chemnitz #socialistarchitecture_eastgermany #eastgermanmodernism #modernismtour_eastgermany #socialistarchitecture #modernismtour_chemnitz  #socialistcity_chemnitz  #socialistcity  #postsovietcity  #chemnitz #chemnitzcity . ©stefanrusu . (at Chemnitz, Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9XGz1KlfQN/?igshid=vpswj4p0ncmi

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socialistarchitecture · 3 years

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: . The wall assembled out of prefabricated modules designed by abstract artist and architect Karl-Heinz Adler in collaboration with Friedrich Kracht, built in 70s . #workshop #urbanism #cityscape . #insularmodernities  #socialistcityandurbanism . #publicspaces_dresden  #stefanrusuprojects  #publicspace  #urbanism_dresden #socialistarchitecture_eastgermany #eastgermanmodernism #modernismtour_eastgermany #socialistarchitecture #modernismtour_dresden  #socialistcity_dresden  #socialistcity  #postsovietcity  #dresden #dresdencity . ©stefanrusu . (at Dresden, Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9XEdmWFomm/?igshid=8c7cmuv5pzjn

#workshop #urbanism #cityscape #insularmodernities #socialistcityandurbanism #publicspaces_dresden #stefanrusuprojects #publicspace #urbanism_dresden #socialistarchitecture_eastgermany #eastgermanmodernism #modernismtour_eastgermany #socialistarchitecture #modernismtour_dresden #socialistcity_dresden #socialistcity #postsovietcity #dresden #dresdencity

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socialistarchitecture · 3 years

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: . Interhotel Kongress, designed by Rudolf Weiser et all, built in 1968-74. Image by Stefan Rusu . #karlmatxstadt #karlmarx #workshop #urbanism #sociallandscape #sociallandscapes . #insularmodernities #socialistcityandurbanism . #publicspaces_chemnitz #stefanrusuprojects #publicspace #urbanism_chemnitz #socialistarchitecture_eastgermany #eastgermanmodernism #modernismtour_eastgermany #socialistarchitecture #modernismtour_chemnitz #socialistcity_chemnitz #socialistcity #postsovietcity #chemnitz #chemnitzcity . ©insularmodernities . (at Chemnitz, Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_hl4M7pLSx/?utm_medium=tumblr

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socialistarchitecture · 2 years

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: . Image: Centrul Republican de Tineret Iurie Gagarin, arhitect: Kliușnikov Nicolai, autiorul mozaicului: Aurel David, Chișinău, Republica Moldova, 1972. Photo credit: Insular Modernities . https://facebook.com/events/s/stefan-rusu-specii-pe-cale-de-/349820243349725/ . Endangered Species: A plea for a Red Book of Soviet Modernism An exhibition at National Museum of Fine Art, Chișinău (20 January-20February, 2022) The exhibition is the outcome of a research, part of “Insular Modernities” project, focused on socialist architecture from Central Asia and Eastern Europe that includes a photo-series of endemic plants juxtaposed with modernist buildings, a documentary “Return From The Future” and the video “Frunze”. The research was undertaken during an extensive stay and several trips in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan between 2013-2019. Juxtaposing the images of modernist architecture from Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Republic of Moldova with the images of rare plants from those countries, imply a different angle of interpretation of the architectural heritage, not only as singular buildings, but also as a context that need similar approach as endangered species and their protection. . The cultural heritage of the immediate past in the case of modernist aesthetics is directly connected with present and future urban developments. However, the preservation of modernist heritage in the current socio-economic situation and urban context is problematic, in some cases even dramatic. In reality, very often there is a lack of social awareness of its historic significance and value as unique monuments. The photo-series, the documentary and the video are an attempt to change this perception. The exhibition traveled to Chisinau from Trieste where it was produced and shown at Trieste Contemporanea, Italy in 2021. . #insularmodernities #stefanrusuprojects #mnam #chisinau #socialistarchitecture_kyrgyzstan #socialistarchitecture_tajikistan #socialistarchitecture_moldova #socialistarchitecture #sovietmodernism #republicofmoldova (at Muzeul National de Arte) https://www.instagram.com/p/CY_Kr0jA9Dq/?utm_medium=tumblr

#insularmodernities #stefanrusuprojects #mnam #chisinau #socialistarchitecture_kyrgyzstan #socialistarchitecture_tajikistan #socialistarchitecture_moldova #socialistarchitecture #sovietmodernism #republicofmoldova

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: . Video "FRUNZE" part of "Endangered Species: A plea for a Red Book of Soviet Modernism" on view at National Museum of Fine Art, Chisinau . FRUNZE, HD, 17’, 2018 Image&Sound Editor: Denis Bartenev Camera: Azat Ruziev Directed by Stefan Rusu . The plot of the film is based on the memories of a forester from Chui region, who visits a museum-memorial house, which he couldn't do for many years, due to his remote location in the mountains. The house is the birthplace of Mikhail Frunze (1885–1925) and among his personal items the forester found a herbarium collected by Frunze The motive of herbarium comes from his teenager times when he drove with his school mates about 3000 miles: through 10 Tian Shan passes, from Verny (current Almaty), through Issyk-Kul, Central Tien Shan, Naryn - to Fergana and back. At the end of the 6th grade, he and his four companions (Poyarkov, Ivanov, Aronovich and Novak) made a long excursion along their native land. On the way an impressive herbarium of 1200 endemic plants were collected. The herbarium is a reference to Frunze’s unfulfilled path to dedicate his life to natural science. The memorial house museum was set after his imminent death under obscure circumstances in 1925. Later the museum was extended and a modernist building was erected over the thatched cottage of Frunze family, designed by architects - Gennady Kutateladze, Yury Karikh and built in 1967. The new museum follow the principle used by Georgian architects in the construction of Stalin museum erected in 1957 in Gori, Georgia. This modest memorial house was allegedly the birthplace of Mikhail Frunze (1885–1925), for whom Bishkek - the capital of Kyrgyzstan was renamed as 'Frunze' shortly after his death. Frunze’s revolutionary trajectory is perceived today as a collection of items that almost lost its significance in the public sphere of Kyrgyz society. The museum's collection and the museum’s personnel resembles a herbarium. . . #insularmodernities #stefanrusuprojects #mnam #chisinau #socialistarchitecture_kyrgyzstan #socialistarchitecture_tajikistan #socialistarchitecture_moldova #socialistarchitecture #sovietmodernism #republicofmoldova (at Muzeul National de Arte) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZWwPyXM-cY/?utm_medium=tumblr

#insularmodernities #stefanrusuprojects #mnam #chisinau #socialistarchitecture_kyrgyzstan #socialistarchitecture_tajikistan #socialistarchitecture_moldova #socialistarchitecture #sovietmodernism #republicofmoldova

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socialistarchitecture · 3 years

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: . Fountain by Friedrich Kracht on the main street in Dresden (Neustädter Markt), water technology by Werner Sauter. . #insularmodernities #socialistcityandurbanism . #publicspaces_dresden #stefanrusuprojects #publicspace #urbanism_dresden #socialistarchitecture_eastgermany #eastgermanmodernism #modernismtour_eastgermany #socialistarchitecture #modernismtour_dresden #socialistcity_dresden #socialistcity #postsovietcity #dresden #dresdencity . ©insularmodernities . (at Dresden, Germany) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-tjcFLpCn3/?igshid=10sjg3wgwwxnc

#insularmodernities #socialistcityandurbanism #publicspaces_dresden #stefanrusuprojects #publicspace #urbanism_dresden #socialistarchitecture_eastgermany #eastgermanmodernism #modernismtour_eastgermany #socialistarchitecture #modernismtour_dresden #socialistcity_dresden #socialistcity #postsovietcity #dresden #dresdencity

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