Realist Manifesto

The "Realist Manifesto" was a document published in 1920 by Russian artists Antoine Pevsner and Naum Gabo, who were key figures in the Constructivism movement. This manifesto advocated for art to be constructed, rejecting past artistic conventions in favor of modern industrial materials like plastic, steel, and glass. It was a declaration of a new artistic vision, criticizing the current state of affairs and proclaiming the advent of a new era in art. Constructivism, influenced by Cubism and Futurism, focused on abstract geometric constructions and functionalism, with members often referred to as artist-engineers. While the movement was initially vibrant, Soviet opposition to its aesthetic radicalism led to its dispersion.12