Constantin Boym
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Constantin Boym
Constantin Boym was a Russian-American designer, artist, and educator known for his innovative and playful approach to design. Born in Moscow in 1955, Boym studied architecture at the Moscow Architectural Institute before moving to the United States in 1984. He received a master's degree in industrial design from the Pratt Institute in New York and went on to establish his own design studio, Boym Partners Inc., with his wife and collaborator, Laurene Leon Boym. Boym's work was characterized by a deep interest in the relationship between design and culture, and he often explored themes of memory, nostalgia, and identity in his projects. He was a principal figure in the New Russian Design movement of the 1990s, which sought to redefine Russian design in the wake of the collapse of the Soviet Union. Boym's work was exhibited in museums and galleries around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and the Triennale di Milano in Italy. In addition to his design work, Boym was a respected educator and writer. He taught at the Parsons School of Design in New York and was a visiting professor at institutions around the world. He authored several books on design, including New Russian Design (1992) and Design and the Elastic Mind (2008), and his writing appeared in numerous design publications. Boym's legacy continues to inspire designers and artists today, and his work remains an important contribution to the field of design. He passed away in 2019, leaving behind a rich and varied body of work that reflects his unique vision and approach to design.
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Constantin Boym
Constantin Boym is a well-known American artist, renowned for his often whimsical approach to design. Born in Moscow in 1955, Boym studied at the Moscow Architectural Institute, and later received a master's degree from the Pratt Institute in New York. A principal figure in the so-called 'New Russian Design' movement, Boym's work has been shown around the world, from the Museum of Modern Art in New York to the Design Museum in London. He has also authored several books, including 'Designs of Nostalgia' (1996). Among his most famous designs are the 'Beijing Skyline Clock' (2007) and the 'Nomadic Furniture II' installation (1996). Boym is also known for his furniture, lamps, and objects of design.
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