Raketa Malevich Triptych
Time taking shape
The Raketa Malevich Triptych collection is the result of the Factory’s collaboration with the prestigious Russian Museum (in St. Petersburg) which is home to Malevich’s entire geometric cycle — the Black Circle, the Black Cross and the familiar Black Square.
The first contact between Raketa and Malevich’s masterpiece of Suprematism dates back to 2020 with the brand’s collaboration with the Tretyakov Gallery Museum (in Moscow). Back then, Raketa was certain that, while many people might not understand a model dedicated to Malevich, it would at least not leave anyone indifferent. It seemed very unlikely that this abstract watch, just like the Black Square itself, could become a classic. But it did. By stepping into a new aesthetic reality, Raketa responded to the demand of our time.
Today Raketa designers have decided not only to revisit the Black Square, but also Malevich’s entire geometric cycle, which also includes the Black Cross and the Black Circle. The Malevich Triptych collection emphasises the values shared by Malevich and Raketa: black-and-white minimalism, big zero concept, rejection of generally accepted rules, liberation from conventions, return to the purest forms, Russian origin — these are just a few similarities between Malevich’s Suprematistic concept and the Raketa “BIG ZERO”.
Malevich regarded the simple geometric shapes — a square, a circle and a cross, — as traditional symbols of the Universe. They therefore also refer to Raketa’s DNA which is directly linked to the Cosmos and its representation in art.
A 500 piece limited edition of every Raketa Malevich Triptych model is available in four different variations. A collector’s set of 3 watches will feature the whole triptych, while individual models will allow you to choose the geometric symbol that is closer to your vision of time.
The dial is made of genuine semi-precious stones, such as black, white, and transparent agate with tinting. Each stone is selected for its visual resemblance to the paintings. Laconic in colour and shape, the models allow for limitless interpretations, just like Malevich’s works.
The mechanical movement of each watch is produced from A to Z at the Raketa Watch Factory in St. Petersburg and expertly decorated by the Factory’s masters. Malevich’s Black Square, Black Circle and Black Cross are printed on the oscillating weight.
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