Slavs & Tatars are equal parts artist project and publishing concern, its goal being to explore the mutual and multicultural influences of ancient and contemporary Eurasia. A serious task, given the long arm of history, the frustrating level of geo-political discourse today, the uncertainty of tomorrow's borders. But you won't find anything approaching moral didacticism here. A sharp wit and no-nonsense attitude are their weapons of choice.
The work you see below is them together, and also separately. The Nations and Slav Posters are part of the Museum of Modern Art (New York, NY) print collection.
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Kidnapping Mountains. Political, funny, incisive, and, as always, nefariously romantic. Covers the singular will of the Caucasus region and its people through language, identity, and geography. Defeated and complicated. Offset b/w and color. 7.75" x 10.25", 96 pages. Edition of 1250. $32.
Pantheon of Broken Men and Women poster. A tribute to those individuals who have been shattered by a certain suspension of disbelief. As Pantheons are more often than not dedicated to the victors (whether during their lifetime or via history), this is an inverted Pantheon, dedicated to the defeated. Produced in collaboration with Fillip and SUC. To be shipped rolled, tubed. Offset. 23" x 34". $12. Add to cart
Stolen Letterheads. From the magazine Purple to the Iranian Football Federation, daily Liberation to The Royal College of Art. It's so difficult to select the right stationary, the one that represents who you truly are. With these, you may simply pretend to be someone else. Set of 10. $30. Add to cart
Nations Posters. Limited edition of 50. Silkscreened on matte heavyweight paper. 48" x 34". Each one is folded and comes in an A4-sized bag. $20.
Add to cart: Nice Tan, Turkmenistan!
Add to cart: Sad Sciences Happy Maths
Das Kapital Hill
Romantics love violence, too
What's the plan, Uzbekistan? I'm your man, Azerbijan!
Men are from Murmansk, Women are from Vilinius
Le fric c'est pas si chic, dit le Tajik
