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To explore the influence of Moscow Conceptualist aesthetics on contemporary Russian street art as a form of protest against authoritarianism.

Absent Futures, Eternal Presents: The Recycling of Moscow Conceptualist Aesthetics in Contemporary Russian Street Art

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To explore the influence of Moscow Conceptualist aesthetics on contemporary Russian street art as a form of protest against authoritarianism.
Analysis of selected street artworks by artists like Iav´, Misha Marker, and Ffchw.
Examination of the historical and cultural context of late Soviet artistic underground.
Comparison between the aims of contemporary street artists and Moscow Conceptualists.
Contemporary street art reflects feelings of stagnation akin to late socialism.
Artists seek to engage diverse audiences in discussions about current socio-political issues.
Street art serves as a tool for gradual societal change rather than immediate political confrontation.

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This article demonstrates how contemporary street art reimagines Soviet aesthetics to engage audiences and critique Russia's socio-political issues.

Katerina Pavlidi (2026) studied this question.

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This article demonstrates how contemporary street art reimagines Soviet aesthetics to engage audiences and critique Russia's socio-political issues.