Aleksei Kruchyonykh

Aleksei Kruchyonykh was a Russian poet, artist, and a key figure in the Russian avant-garde movement during the early 20th century. He is best known for developing a style called "Zaum," which involves creating abstract language that transcends traditional meanings, emphasizing sound and emotion over conventional words. Kruchyonykh aimed to express the ineffable aspects of human experience through this innovative approach. He also collaborated with other artists and contributed to various forms of modernist art, making him an influential figure in both literature and the broader cultural landscape of his time.