ART AND IDEA: MOSCOW CONCEPTUALISM AND THE POETIC LEGACY OF D.A. PRIGOV
Abstract
This article delves into the core tenets of Moscow Conceptualism—one of the most significant avant-garde movements of the latter half of the 20th century—and meticulously analyzes the early poetic oeuvre of D.A. Prigov, a prominent figure in this artistic and literary current. We explore the origins and unique character of Moscow Conceptualism, its interplay with the notions of "concept" and "artifact," and its distinctive "esoteric" approach to art within the Soviet totalitarian context. Special attention is given to the evolution of Prigov's seriously-ironic style, his embrace of absurdism, and his deconstruction of historical-cultural myths as exemplified in his cycles "Historical and Heroic Songs" and "Cultural Songs," alongside his multifaceted role as a "cultural worker."
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