Torso in Space

1923–1964

Ties with the Ukrainian community in the USA

Living in America, Archipenko kept close ties with the Ukrainian community in the USA and took part in the creation of monuments to Shevchenko, Franko and Prince Volodymyr on American soil.

1933–1934

The Ukrainian pavilion at the Chicago fair

At the Century of Progress World’s Fair in Chicago Archipenko contributed the most to the success of the Ukrainian pavilion: his works occupied one room and were valued at $25,000. Sources disagree on the date — 1933 or 1934 — and by one account Archipenko designed the pavilion.

1936

“Cubism and Abstract Art” in New York

In 1936 Archipenko took part in the New York exhibition “Cubism and Abstract Art”, as well as in numerous exhibitions across Europe and the USA.

from 1937

Begins teaching at the New Bauhaus

From 1937 Archipenko taught at the New Bauhaus.

1962

Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Letters

In 1962 Archipenko was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Letters.

25 February 1964

Death in New York

Archipenko died in New York City on 25 February 1964 and is interred at Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx.