Decor sketches for the opera "Victory over the Sun" 1913

Editor: So, here we have Kazimir Malevich's "Decor sketches for the opera 'Victory over the Sun,'" created in 1913 with ink and drawing. It looks like a page ripped straight out of someone's notebook—almost a proto-infographic, with sharp geometric forms jumbled together. It's strange, almost humorous. What jumps out at you when you look at it? Curator: Oh, this sketch is fantastic! You're right, it’s both primitive and weirdly sophisticated. For me, it’s like peering into the mind of an artist on the verge of a breakthrough. It's so raw, capturing that electric moment when pure abstraction was taking hold. Notice how the shapes almost seem to vibrate, divorced from any recognizable reality. Do you get a sense of the energy of pre-revolutionary Russia here, a feeling of things about to explode creatively? Editor: Absolutely, the sketch's rough style gives a sense of urgency. Is this opera famous? The title makes it sound quite... something! Curator: "Victory Over the Sun"—pure avant-garde rebellion! Imagine an opera where the sun, the old order, is literally torn down! This was Malevich at his most radical, pushing beyond representation to capture pure feeling through form. Those geometric shapes? They aren’t just shapes, they're stand-ins for a new world order, screaming for change! It’s thrilling and absurd, a real moment of artistic bravery. Editor: I get it. It is definitely a great insight into Malevich's thoughts and influences. Thanks for sharing that! Curator: My pleasure! Now, I will keep an eye out to see where your own creative work leads you!