© Alexey Narodizkiy
Brodsky first gained public attention in the late 1970s as a prominent figure among the “paper architects.” This group embraced visionary architecture to critique the state-endorsed standardized and poorly constructed designs that dominated the Soviet landscape. Through his collaboration with Ilya Utkin, Brodsky created etchings of distorted cityscapes, transforming mere illustrations into narratives that explored themes of alienation in urban life and commented on the loss of Moscow’s architectural heritage.
In 2000, he founded his studio, “Alexander Brodsky,” and has since become internationally recognized for his installations, sculptures, and graphics. His work continues to challenge conventional architectural narratives, blending imaginative vision with social commentary.
Since 2001, he has delivered lectures at prestigious architectural institutions and centres worldwide, including Oslo Architecture Triennale, Accademia di Architettura di Mendrisio, and Cornell University.In 2011, the monographic exhibition “Alexander Brodsky. It still amazes me that I became an architect”, curated by Katharina Ritter, was held at the Architekturzentrum Wien.
Brodsky has received numerous prizes and awards, including the Premio Milano in 2001, the Kandinsky Prize in 2010, the Innovation Prize in 2012, and the URBAN DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE DESIGN AWARDS in 2022. He has also received honours for his work in prominent Tokyo and New York design competitions.
His works are part of numerous collections worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, Fondazione Unicredit in Milan, and the Whitney Museum of American Art.
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