Catalogue of a group exhibition compiled by Lazar Rosental
Susan E. Reid
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Article Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/2679538
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The article provides information on the art exhibition The Industry of Socialism, which was initiated in Russia in 1935. It explores social relevance of the exhibition; the origin behind the creation and production of the exhibition; challenges faced by the artists of the exhibition upon its public showing; description of the cultural aspects depicted in the participating paintings; and analysis on the poor acceptance of the exhibition from the public.