“Birth of Coal”, on the former headquarters of the Ostrava-Karviná Mines in Ostrava, Czech Republic. Communist-era bas relief in the former Eastern Bloc.
Architectonic Blog Posts
Arsenal Gallery
Arsenal Gallery in Poznan, Poland Completed in 1962. An example of modernist, Communist-era architecture in the former Eastern Bloc.
Collegium Novum
Collegium Novum in Poznan, Poland. Completed in 1968. An example of modernist, Communist-era architecture in the former Eastern Bloc.
Moldtelecom
Mosaic on the side of the former Central Post Office (now Moldtelecom) in Chisinau, Moldova. Completed in 1967. Soviet-era artwork in the former USSR.
Licurici Puppet Theatre
Licurici Puppet Theatre in Chisinau, Moldova. Completed in 1986. Modernist, Soviet-era architecture in the former USSR.
Monument to the 1876 Uprising
Monument to the 1876 Uprising in Lovech, Bulgaria. Created by sculptor, Georgi Gergov. Socialist-era monument in the former Eastern Bloc.
Memorial Complex Hristo Botev
The huge Memorial Complex Hristo Botev in Kalofer, Bulgaria. Completed in 1986. Socialist-era memorial in the former Eastern Bloc.
Monument to the Soviet Soldier
Monument to the Soviet Soldier (Alyosha) in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Completed in 1956. Socialist-era war memorial in the former Eastern Bloc.
Mother Bulgaria Monument
Mother Bulgaria Monument in the medium-sized city of Pleven, Bulgaria. Completed in 1978. Socialist-era monument in the former Eastern Bloc.
Former Swimming Pool
Large Soviet-style mosaic on the wall of an abandoned swimming pool in Lovech, Bulgaria. Socialist-era artwork in the former Eastern Bloc.
Monument to Yuri Gagarin
Monument to Yuri Gagarin in Gabrovo, Bulgaria. Completed in 1971 by sculptor, Evgeni Kouzmanov. Socialist-era monument in the former Eastern Bloc.
“Dreams of Communists”, Expo Georgia 8th Pavilion
“Dreams of Communists” mosaic on the side of the 9th Pavillion of Expo Georgia in Tbilisi, Georgia. Soviet-era artwork in the former USSR.