Red Star Over Russia at Tate Modern

Curator Natalia Sidlina on one man’s far-reaching collection that offers a very personal account of a highly turbulent 50 years

In the centenary year of the Russian Revolution, Tate Modern will explore the distinctive visual history of Russia and the Soviet Union with a new exhibition drawn from the expansive personal collection of the late graphic designer David King. Here, curator Natalia Sidlina tells us more about the importance of the collection and the challenges of tracing this large and tumultuous period.

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