Borys Mykhailov

Borys Mykhailov is a prominent Ukrainian photographer and a key figure in the Kharkiv School of Photography, a postmodern informal community that began in the 1960s. Known for his critical exploration of life in the Soviet Union and the post-Soviet space, Mykhailov's work has garnered international acclaim, including the Hasselblad Award. His photography often challenges the ideological narratives of socialist realism, blending personal and public spaces to reveal the complexities of identity and experience in a censored society. His series such as 'Black Archive' and 'Yesterday's Sandwich' exemplify his innovative techniques and philosophical inquiries into the nature of reality and representation.