VOLIKOV, V. April 12th — Cosmonautics Day, 1963
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12 Aprelya — Den’ Kosmonavtiki [April 12th — Cosmonautics Day], a poster by Vadim Volikov (1927–1989).Published by IZOGIZ, Moscow, 1963, 59 x 46 cm.
Cosmonautics Day (also called Space Day), a holiday honoring the Soviet space achievements , falls on the anniversary of Gagarin’s flight.
As an art student in Leningrad, Volikov specialized in monumental decorative arts, mainly working in glass. Facing difficulty obtaining glass commissions, and needing a permanent source of income, he turned to producing propaganda posters.
Cosmonautics Day (also called Space Day), a holiday honoring the Soviet space achievements , falls on the anniversary of Gagarin’s flight.
As an art student in Leningrad, Volikov specialized in monumental decorative arts, mainly working in glass. Facing difficulty obtaining glass commissions, and needing a permanent source of income, he turned to producing propaganda posters.
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