Nikolai Zagrekov, born in 1897 in Saratov, trained at VKhUTEMAS under Russian avant-garde artists Ilya Mashkov and Pyotr Konchalovsky.
In 1922, he moved to Berlin, where he joined the Russian émigré community and became involved in the Neue Sachlichkeit movement.
Known for his portrayals of strong, emancipated women and labor-themed works like “The Rhythm of Labor”, Zagrekov also explored graphic design and commercial art. Among other works he also created logo of Der Weg Berlin School that was founded by Edmund Kesting in 1919.
His legacy endures through exhibitions in Germany, USA, Russia and China, and his dedicated museum in Spandau, Berlin.
Nikolai Zagrekov, born in 1897 in Saratov, trained at VKhUTEMAS under Russian avant-garde artists Ilya Mashkov and Pyotr Konchalovsky.
In 1922, he moved to Berlin, where he joined the Russian émigré community and became involved in the Neue Sachlichkeit movement.
Known for his portrayals of strong, emancipated women and labor-themed works like “The Rhythm of Labor”, Zagrekov also explored graphic design and commercial art. Among other works he also created logo of Der Weg Berlin School that was founded by Edmund Kesting in 1919.
His legacy endures through exhibitions in Germany, USA, Russia and China, and his dedicated museum in Spandau, Berlin.
Nikolai Zagrekov, born in 1897 in Saratov, trained at VKhUTEMAS under Russian avant-garde artists Ilya Mashkov and Pyotr Konchalovsky.
In 1922, he moved to Berlin, where he joined the Russian émigré community and became involved in the Neue Sachlichkeit movement.
Known for his portrayals of strong, emancipated women and labor-themed works like “The Rhythm of Labor”, Zagrekov also explored graphic design and commercial art. Among other works he also created logo of Der Weg Berlin School that was founded by Edmund Kesting in 1919.
His legacy endures through exhibitions in Germany, USA, Russia and China, and his dedicated museum in Spandau, Berlin.