Devices of Lenin's Language: Out of Synch with the Thing (original) (raw)

The paper explores the intersection of avant-garde art and Marxism through the lens of the Left Front of Arts (LEF) and its engagement with Lenin's language. It delves into the attempted harmonization of Futurist principles with Bolshevik ideologies during the early years following the Russian Revolution, highlighting historical tensions and the implications of these artistic movements on contemporary understanding of art and politics. By analyzing the criticisms and complexities surrounding the LEF's approach, the study aims to facilitate a more nuanced dialogue on the relationship between art and socio-political dynamics in revolutionary Russia.