![Ivan Kliun - Spherical Suprematism [c.1920-24]](http://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49032638792_645188b6a7_b.jpg)
Kliun (1873 - 1943) was a leading light of the Russian avant-garde, friend of Malevich and pioneer of non-objective art. This artist who started out closely allied to the orbit of Malevich’s Suprematism, eventually sought entirely new directions of his own. His spherical constructions, severely criticised by Malevich as a step backward, were years ahead of their time. Rivals, equals, combatants, close friends, Kliun and Malevich maintained a weekly correspondence for decades up until Malevich’s death.
[Sotheby’s, London - Oil on board laid on canvas, 102 x 70 cm]