On the death of Kazimir Malevich by Daniil Kharms is

a poem written on May 17, 1935 on the occasion of

the Suprematist artist’s death. The book is Karasik’s

homage to both the poet and the artist. Poem and

(Suprematist) illustrations are lithographed in violet

ink bound in a canvas cover decorated with a fabric

design by Malevich. The 27 copy edition exists in two

versions: 1) 9 copies have ten lithographs printed on

canvas; 2) 18 copies have fourteen pages lithographed

on paper. The slipcase for the book is printed in violet

ink and contains Karasik’s commentary on the poem.

A booklet with an English and German translation of

both poem and commentary is included.