Sankova Alexandra

Alexandra Sankova is the founder and director of the Moscow Design Museum, which she established in 2012.12 Here are some key details about her:

Background and Career

Alexandra initially worked as a graphic designer after graduating university. She then transitioned to organizing design contests and exhibitions, including working as a curator of contemporary art and design projects at the Dutch Embassy in Moscow.1

Founding the Moscow Design Museum

Realizing there was no institution in Russia dedicated to promoting design, Alexandra came up with the idea to create a design museum.1 She gathered a team of young designers, architects, and curators to found the Moscow Design Museum in 2012.3

The museum started with an ambitious mobile concept, planning to use a bus as a traveling exhibition space. However, they soon partnered with the Central Exhibition Hall Manege in Moscow to host their first exhibition on Soviet design, which was a major success attracting over 160,000 visitors.1

Museum Focus and Achievements

Under Alexandra's leadership, the Moscow Design Museum has:

• Developed a unique collection of Soviet and Russian design materials, including archives and prototypes donated by designers1
• Organized exhibitions on topics like Soviet design and space exploration graphics24
• Published books showcasing Russian design history, including "Soviet Space Graphics"26
• Gained international recognition, participating in events like the London Design Biennale3

Alexandra's work has been crucial in preserving and promoting Russia's design heritage, filling a gap in the country's cultural landscape.15