The Berlinische Galerie presents a comprehensive retrospective exhibition of Boris Mikhailov’s photography, spanning from 1966 to 2011. Born in Ukraine in 1938, Mikhailov’s work uniquely blends documentary and conceptual art, capturing the existential and threatening aspects of everyday life, especially during the social transformations following the Soviet Union’s collapse. His series document poverty and despair as consequences of the repressive Soviet regime. The exhibition showcases his diverse techniques and styles, illustrating his ability to shift between humor, irony, and blunt realism, highlighting his significant contribution to contemporary photography. Read Article