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First issue of Blast magazine, 1914
The front cover of the first issue of Blast: Review Of The Great English Vortex, dated 20th June 1914. Edited by Wyndham Lewis, this shortlived literary magazine was published 33 days before the outbreak of World War One. Date: 1914
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Blast Issue Lewis Review Seminal Vortex Wyndham Vorticism Vorticist
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This image showcases the front cover of the first issue of Blast: Review of the Great English Vortex, published on the 20th of June, 1914. Edited by the influential figure Wyndham Lewis, this seminal literary magazine marked the beginning of the Vorticist movement in art and literature. The Vorticists, a group of avant-garde artists and writers, sought to break away from the traditional artistic styles of the time, embracing instead a radical new approach characterized by geometric forms, fragmentation, and a rejection of traditional perspectives. Blast, with its bold and provocative title, was published just 33 days before the outbreak of World War One, making it a fascinating historical artifact. The cover design, featuring a dynamic and chaotic composition of geometric shapes and bold typography, reflects the revolutionary spirit of the Vorticist movement. The magazine's content was equally groundbreaking, featuring works by some of the most influential figures of the time, including Ezra Pound, T.S. Eliot, and Marcel Duchamp. Despite its short-lived existence, Blast left a lasting impact on the art and literary worlds, paving the way for modernist movements and influencing the development of modern art and literature. This image is a testament to the power of artistic innovation and the enduring influence of the Vorticist movement.
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