An old, rusted outdoor sign with a polar bear sitting on top, bearing Russian Cyrillic text and weather information, including a temperature of 79 degrees Fahrenheit.

Soviet Emblem, 79° North

Pyramiden, Svalbard

Rusting but defiant, this Soviet-era sign in Pyramiden stands beneath Arctic skies like a relic from another world. A polar bear looms over the globe at 79° north, surrounded by faded Cyrillic lettering and symbols of industry and ideology. Once meant to inspire pride and permanence, it now feels like a ghost—weathered by time, wind, and the quiet unraveling of empire at the edge of the world.

Soviet Emblem, 79° North
from $15.00

Archival pigment print on semi-gloss paper.

Printed using pigment inks for deep color, sharp detail, and long-term stability.

Each print is produced by the artist.

Print sizes are approximate and may vary slightly to preserve the original aspect ratio of the image.

This ensures the composition remains true to how the photograph was captured and intended to be seen.

Prints are carefully rolled and shipped in a protective mailing tube to ensure safe delivery.

Printed to order. Ships within 3–5 business days.

Domestic shipping $12 / International $30